On Taking Initiative
by Melissa Garber, Gulf Response VISTA, HandsOn New Orleans Walking into the Community Center of St. Bernard Parish it was immediately clear that it is an invaluable resource to the community. St....
View ArticleMake A Difference Day 2010
Make A Difference Day 2010 was Saturday, October 23. We’ve heard a lot of great stories about different service projects around the nation, and we wanted to share them with you! Today’s post comes...
View ArticlePhotos, Video from generationOn launch and Make A Difference Day
Friends, I thought you might enjoy some great photos from the launch of generationOn and also photos and video highlights from Make A Difference Day on October 23. generationOn is our global youth...
View ArticleBerry College Makes A Difference
Today’s post comes from Berry College Volunteer Services. When I first heard about Make A Difference Day, I pictured maybe 50 to 75 students going out to participate in one or two service projects....
View ArticleHandsOn West Central Ohio Makes A Difference
Today’s story about Make A Difference Day activities comes from Nicolette Winner, HandsOn West Central Ohio’s Director. I have a new favorite number, and it’s more impressive than you might think. As...
View ArticleC&S Wholesale Grocers Makes A Difference
Today’s post about a Make A Difference Day project comes from Gina Goff, Director of Community Involvement – C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. With so many pressing needs in our communities, can one day...
View ArticleVolunteering as a Family
Today’s post comes from Kate Hannigan Issa, co-author of The Good Fun! Book: 12 Months of Parties That Celebrate Service. “What’s this stuff called again?” “Mulch.” “Mulsh? Well, I love it.” That was...
View ArticleHelping the Less Fortunate Help the Less Fortunate
Today’s post comes from Alex El Sehamy, a Make A Difference Day honoree in 2010. Whether it is a service project helping the homeless, the hungry, or cleaning up the environment, there is clearly a...
View ArticleKids and Adults in Fairfax County Help Make A Difference for the Military
Today’s blog post come from Gabrielle Levy, co-founder of Caring Kids Cards. Caring Kids Card participated in an Adopt A Soldier Make A Difference Day event. On October 22, people came out and...
View Article7 Tips for First Time Volunteers
Make A Difference Day is just a few weeks away! If you know how you’re going to make a difference on October 27, awesome! You might say “But I’ve never volunteered before? How can I make a difference?...
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