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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

Fast Company Tech

170 billion each year, according to AmeriCorps, the federal agency focused on national and community service. AmeriCorps Seniors, which focuses on engaging volunteers ages 55 and older, runs programs that offer major benefits to their communities. People of all ages can get together through volunteering.

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Senator Hillary Clinton at the Service Nation Summit!

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." -- James Keller Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) was one of the final speakers today at the Service Nation Summit. Clinton called America, "The" Service Nation, and said that service has never been more important than it is today. "As You can read my other posts from the Service Nation Summit here. Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Sen.

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17 Historical Nonprofit Moments You Should Know

Whole Whale

In 2024 and beyond, as our societies and communities absorb dramatic changes in in our democracies, how we orient around social justice, and how technology impacts our daily lives—understanding the history of the nonprofit sector is more important than ever. focused on fighting fires.

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15 Historical Nonprofit Moments You Should Know

Whole Whale

It is important to understand the history of nonprofit organizations in order to see where the future may go. Creation of Americorps in 1993 under Clinton administration with the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. Were donations to charities always tax-deductible?

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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth

ASU Lodestar Center

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. Thankfully, this pandemic will likely inspire a new wave of national service. posted by Jaime Ernesto Uzeta, CEO, Public Allies.