Days of service

Join Hands Day

Angelaw — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:47:13 -0500

JOINING HANDS to Celebrate Fraternalism
On the first Saturday in May, fraternalists and non-fraternalists alike come together for JOINHANDSDAY to make a difference in their communities through helpful projects that connect youths and adults.

JOINHANDSDAY gives fraternal benefit societies and volunteer organizations the opportunity to reach out to people they don’t know, to connect generations and to develop new relationships.

National Volunteer Week

Angelaw — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:31:36 -0500

A service of the Points of Light & Hands On Network and sponsored by Target, National Volunteer Week offers opportunities to thank some of America’s most valuable assets — our volunteers — and to recognize the myriad of ways they improve our communities.

National Volunteer Week reflects the power that volunteers have to "inspire by example" — volunteers both encourage those they help and motivate others to serve! Find out how you, too, can participate in the week’s many offerings.

National/Global Youth Service Day

Angelaw — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:59:05 -0500

Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is organized by Youth Service America with the Global Youth Action Network as its key partner and a consortium of international organizations and over 120 national coordinating committees in participating countries. GYSD is an annual global event that highlights and celebrates the contributions of youth to their communities through volunteer service.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Angelaw — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:43:43 -0500

In 1994 Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the King Holiday as a national day of volunteer service. Instead of a day off from work or school, Congress asked Americans of all backgrounds and ages to celebrate Dr. King's legacy by turning community concerns into citizen action. The King Day of Service brings together people who might not ordinarily meet, breaks down barriers that have divided us in the past, leads to better understanding and ongoing relationships, and is an opportunity to recruit new volunteers for your ongoing work.

Effective Practices for Service Events: World Mental Health Day

magdalenam — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:35:19 -0500

Effective Practices for Service Events: World Food Day

magdalenam — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0500

Effective Practices for Service Events:Constitution Day

magdalenam — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:24:38 -0500

Monthly Feature July - August 2008: Promoting Safer and Stronger Communities

corik — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:24:19 -0500

National Night Out

"As one of the nation’s most prominent civic events, I encourage all Californians to take part in National Night Out in their community. This event is a fantastic opportunity for residents and law enforcement to come together to fight crime and celebrate community spirit." — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, State of California

Monthly Feature October 2006: You can make a difference!

corik — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:52:22 -0500

On Saturday, October 28, you can make a difference during Make A Difference Day, an annual celebration of service! The event is sponsored by USA WEEKEND Magazine in partnership with Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network and supported by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman.

Monthly Feature November - December 2006: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2007

corik — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:50:01 -0500

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said that life's most persistent question is "What are you doing for others?" And during the course of his life he modeled the answer to this question by serving tirelessly. Between 1957 and1968, Dr. King traveled over six million miles, spoke more than 2500 times, and wrote five books and numerous articles. In 1963, championing civil rights for black Americans, he directed the peaceful march on the mall in Washington, D.C., of 250,000 people to whom he delivered his address, "l Have a; Dream."

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

lauran — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:41:59 -0500

In 1994 Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the King Holiday as a national day of volunteer service. Instead of a day off from work or school, Congress asked Americans of all backgrounds and ages to celebrate Dr. King's legacy by turning community concerns into citizen action. The King Day of Service brings together people who might not ordinarily meet, breaks down barriers that have divided us in the past, leads to better understanding and ongoing relationships, and presents an opportunity to recruit new volunteers for your ongoing work.

Great Americans for Children: Martin Luther King, Jr.

pingv — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:19 -0500

Takes an in-depth look at the life of the Civil Rights leader and his commitment to nonviolence in the pursuit of social change. Covers his days as a minister in Alabama to his role in the battle for equal rights. Also contains important milestones of the Civil Rights Movement from the historic decision of Brown vs. The Board of Education to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the legendary March on Washington. Includes a Teacher's Guide. Grades K-4. DVD format. 23 minutes.

King: Man of Peace in a Time of War

pingv — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:19 -0500

Examines the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while also looking at the struggle between black and white America and divisiveness within the civil rights movement itself. Features archival footage of Dr. King and exclusive interviews with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Quincy Jones, Laurence Fishburne, and others. Includes controversial commentary from Malcolm X and an appearance of Dr. King on the 1967 "Mike Douglas Show" in which he speaks about civil rights and his opposition to the Vietnam War. DVD format. 60 minutes.

National & Global Youth Service Day Service-Learning Curriculum Guide: A Guide for Developing Project Management Skills (2007)