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Jul 24, 2008 Posted by Elysabeth Hahm
Please Don’t Stop the Music!
The Huffington Post reports that MusicianCorps—piloted by the Music National Service Initiative (MNSi)—dedicated to public schools and underserved communities will sharpen critical skills a child needs to succeed in the creative economy and “solve our greatest future challenges.”
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Volunteerism is Slavery?
Jul 21, 2008 Posted by Elysabeth Hahm
Jonah Goldberg, an LA Times columnist, has taken a bold stand against Barack Obama’s speech which called all Americans to serve their country or community through programs like AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps. He claims that Obama will violate the 13th Amendment which states that slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, shall not exist within the United States.
Jonah Goldberg, national service, Obama, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, volunteerism (all tags)
Service or Salary?
Jun 27, 2008 Posted by Zach Maurin
The NY Times published a story this week examining the dilemma (or maybe it's not a dilemma for some) that many students are facing upon graduation from top colleges: go into public service or get paid lots of money on Wall St. One student put it well.
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Baby Boomer Buzz Continues
Jun 19, 2008 Posted by Zach Maurin
The momentum behind retiring baby boomers entering the non-profit world continues to grow. The Chronicle of Philanthropy just covered the results of a new survey commissioned by Civic Ventures, a non-profit that engages older folks in service activities.
Encore Careers, Baby Boomers, Chronicle of Philanthropy (all tags)
A list of books for driving community change
Jun 18, 2008 Posted by Zach Maurin
I subscribe to the list serv for Rich Harwood's "Redeeming Hope Blog." It's one of the more insightful and thoughtful blogs that I've come across.
AmeriCorps members helping during floods
Jun 17, 2008 Posted by Zach Maurin
This morning, MSNBC has published a great article highlighting the work of AmeriCorps members providing urgent assistance as the Mississippi River rises. The article highlights the work of two incredible corps members who are doing superhero type work.
AmeriCorps, disaster response (all tags)
ServeNext makes national news!
Jun 10, 2008 Posted by Zach Maurin
Road Trip With a Mission: Expanding National Service. AmeriCorps alumni and ServeNext.org members, are traveling the country by bus for the National Service Express Tour, hitting 30 cities in 60 days while holding meetings and other events to encourage AmeriCorps volunteers and alumni to put pressure on politicians to expand national service. Cassie J. Moore from Philanthropy.com wrote about the start, and goals, of this journey.
ServeNext In Action
Youth, Education & National Service
Road Trip With a Mission: Expanding National Service. AmeriCorps alumni and ServeNext.org members, are traveling the country by bus for the National Service Express Tour, hitting 30 cities in 60 days.
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