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Economy

Jun 12
Economic Opportunity at National Conference on Volunteering and Service
Posted by lauren.williams to Economy, National Conference on Volunteering and Service
When you attend the sessions featured in our economic opportunity track at this year’s National Conference of Volunteering and Service, you will learn how to manage your family’s finances and taxes, how to create economic opportunity for immigrants, how nonprofits can help with financial sustainability and much more. Check out some of the sessions focused on economic opportunity listed here:

Volunteerism and Economic Development

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Nov 08
Daily Point of Light #4632 Gary Gray
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light, economic development, Economy, model for change, Recognition, volunteerism

Thanks to the Corporation for National and Community Service's My American Story project, we can hear Gary tell his own story. Click on the photo above to watch.

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Jun 04
Economic Development and Opportunity Sessions at NCVS!
Posted by Points of Light Institute to economic development, Economy, National Conference on Volunteering and Service, sessions, Speakers, volunteer management
Today we are highlighting another important conference focus area, with sessions specifically about Economic Development and Opportunity.

Sessions in this category will focus on volunteer solutions that sustain economic development and opportunity faced by our communities. E
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May 26
Forum Preview: Citizen Solutions for Economic Empowerment
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Economy, National Conference on Volunteering and Service, Speakers
On Tuesday, June 7th at 2:00 p.m. there are six amazing conference forums for you to choose from.

One f them is: Citizen Solutions for Economic Empowerment, a forum focused on economic recovery.

The session will focus on advancing economic opportunities in under-resourced communities as this is a constant challenge.
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