Happy Friday!  It's March get ready for National Nutrition Month, March Madness, St. Patrick's Day, and Red Cross Month. There's plenty of fun things to get involved in this month. This puppy is excited for a cool month ahead. What are you going to do this month? Share with us in comments.

Here are the volunteer news from the week:

• White House anounces a civic day of hacking
• Volunteering as a path to employment
• Outstanding volunteerism project: profiles of altruism
• Food stamps for pets
• New volunteer data
• Corporations: Donate Your Skills, Not Just Your Money
• Volunteering is good for the heart