Change Wire
Action Alert: Help Push For Peace Corps!
Anyone who loves service loves the Peace Corps, because it's one of the most storied and effective service programs America has ever devised. President Obama knows that it is one of the most effective tools America has to build bonds of trust and understanding with other nations, and during his ... Read Post | Comments
Service In The News
This week we've got a great roundup of stories, ranging from college students and Oscar winners, to former Presidents. Let's take a lesson from these inspirational figures and gear up for a week in service!
1) Oscar's Leading Service Champions: USA Today has an excellent feature on this year's ... Read Post | Comments
Action Alert: Help Us Ask Congress To Support Pres. Obama’s $1.42 Billion Request For Service
When it comes to supporting funding for service on Capitol Hill it's important that our community stay engaged and continue to let our legislators know that we think full funding for the expansion of national service and volunteer service opportunities is critical to help address problems and ... Read Post | Comments
The Gates Foundation Is Being The Change On A Global Scale
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is probably doing more to change the world than any organization we know. So it's always inspiring to drop in on all the amazing projects the foundation has launched, as well as listen to what Bill Gates has to say about the year ahead.
Annals Of (Veteran) Inspiration: Sailing And Self-Healing
No one who has not been through it can presume to know what it takes for a grievously wounded veteran to pull his or her life back together. And sometimes the paths they travel are unusual, and inspiring. For Ronnie Simpson, a Marine who almost lost his life to an RPG in Fallujah, Iraq in 2004, ... Read Post | Comments
Video Goodness: Some Wednesday Service YouTube-ery
It's always fun to take a tour of the service-related video subscriptions we follow. And this week there are plenty of compelling stories to watch online:
1) March 8 is International Women's Day and the World Food Program has an excellent video take on the importance of women in global food ... Read Post | Comments
Helping Chile
Chile's earthquake, in terms of raw numbers, was not as devastating as the earthquake which struck Haiti in January. But for thousands of Chileans who lost family members or homes, it was as devastating as any earthquake can be. International organizations are once again scrambling to try and help ... Read Post | Comments
Final Sprint For Pepsi Refresh: Let’s Push For Service
Okay, there are just three days left in the current round of voting over at Pepsi Refresh, and some of our ServiceNation partners are in the running for some major cash grants. Let's help push them over the top with a final sprint by casting votes for each of them every day for the next three days ... Read Post | Comments
Service in the News
What's been going on in the world of service? Here are a few stories that caught our eye.
1. Volunteer Army Builds Home For Iraq War Veteran
Coming home from fighting overseas for the US military is already an extremely difficult transition, especially for those who have been physically disabled. ... Read Post | Comments
The 4th Annual Do-Gooder Non-Profit Video Awards!
Did your non-profit organization create an awesome video in 2009?
Whether your campaign revolved around the environment, human rights, disaster relief, health care, or education, you likely used a video or video footage to convey your message and your work. Get recognized for your hard work and ... Read Post | Comments
