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make a difference day 2012

Friday Volunteer News Round Up

Fri, 2012-11-02 08:00 -- cmurphy

Happy Friday! What a busy week we've had between Make A Difference Day, the largest day of service last weekend, and supporting Hurricane Sandy relief efforts however we can. We hope all are regaining power and staying safe up north. We are working with our HandsOn Network Volunteer Action Centers and partners activated across the northeast to help coordinate the volunteer response. We are currently supporting the American Red Cross and 211 operations throughout the region. Visit our HandsOn Network disaster page to register your interest to volunteer.

Here are the volunteer news from the week, including some great recaps from Make a Difference Day:

Change Notes: In good times and bad, demonstrating the best of the American spirit

Wed, 2012-10-31 11:41 -- cmurphy

Friends, 

As millions of people along the east coast begin to mourn those who died and assess the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy, I find comfort and reassurance in one thing: Americans have always pulled together after disasters to lend a hand, help our neighbors and rebuild our communities. As Sandy recedes, we will unite in volunteer service once again.

Just a few days ago, three million people gathered across the country on the nation's largest day of service, Make a Difference Day. They donated food for military families. They cleaned up neighborhoods, parks and schools.

Mark your Calendars for Oct. 27th Make A Difference Day

Tue, 2012-09-18 08:00 -- cmurphy

For more than 20 years, USA WEEKEND Magazine and Points of Light have joined together to sponsor Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. Millions of volunteers around the world unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others.

Since we are around six weeks out, now is the time to think about what projects can be created and supported — are you willing to make a difference?

Watch Rehema Ellis’s motivation for making a difference in people’s lives.

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