3 in 10 volunteer

From NPR: (you can listen to the story there)

"Nearly 30 percent of Americans volunteer in social programs. The number went up again last year, and has been on the rise since the Sept. 11 attacks. Utah, Nebraska and Minnesota lead the way in terms of volunteerism. Women who have children volunteer more than anyone."

Yahoo's Philanthropy and Volunteerism page

did you know Yahoo has a page devoted to philanthropy and voluneerism?

Now you do! It is right here!

Poverty Simulation

from Notice board at SBU

"Poverty Simulation dates, Fall 2006

Poverty Simulations are scheduled for the following dates:

Monday, September 4, Tuesday, September 12, Wednesday, September 20, and Tuesday, October 3.

Participants will need tickets that will be distributed by faculty. Interested faculty should contact Rev. Cheryl for details."

Ripple Effect

Darious Monsef of Hands-on frequently speaks of a ripple effect. Well that is the idea behind Project Ripple Effect. And while it is for Milwaukee, the same idea holds where ever you are!

From the JournalSentinel

"Toss a pebble into still waters, and watch the ripple effect. That's the idea behind a new community effort to involve more people in volunteerism and philanthropy in a community that needs both."

from the ProjectRippleEffect website:

"Greater Milwaukee Project Ripple Effect is a connection between those in need and those who want to help. If all of us give just an hour a week to a cause that matters, think of the effect on our city, our communities, not to mention our culture.'"

The hour idea is HUGE! Few can donate weeks at a time, but most of us can find an hour and those hours add up!

As an aside, their web site is what I would love BonaServes to turn into.