Posts for February, 2013
Feb
18
Posted by cmurphy to affiliate
Winter storm Nemo dumped more than two feet of snow and left more than 187,000 Rhode Islanders without power this past week.
With many people stuck in their homes from the snow pile up WPRI/Fox Providence teamed up with United Way 211 and Serve Rhode Island to help dig Rhode Islanders out of the aftermath of the blizzard.
Feb
15
Posted by cmurphy to Friday Volunteer News
Happy Friday! Yesterday was Valentines Day, or for some a day of giving. Check out this cute video of first graders explaining what Valentine's Day is for them. If you took your significant other out on a date, here are some other fun volunteer dates you could partake in throughout the year.
Feb
14
Posted by cmurphy to Inspiration
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about couples and mooshy lovey dovey stuff. Everyone can use this day to spread the love in all of their life relationships, especially the one with yourself. Treat yourself to something nice. Say hello to strangers. Connect with people in your everyday life.
Feb
13
Posted by cmurphy to AmeriCorps Alums
Today's post is republished from the AmeriCorps Alums blog who, as part of Black History Month, is sharing inspiring stories from Black and African American alumni of AmeriCorps throughout February. Our first post comes from Tomika Anderson, a two-term AmeriCorps Alum and current AmeriCorps Program Manager at Playworks. Read more stories on their blog all month long.