The Benefits of Volunteering Are Inspiring
Benefits of VolunteeringThe benefits of volunteering go beyond the person being served. The person giving her time is affected in many positive ways too. Doing something great for people in need can...
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Early Warning System for Struggling StudentsTommy loves school, but his mom doesn’t have reliable transportation to get him there regularly. He’s also frequently sick, which causes him to miss even...
View ArticleCelebrating Civility Awards Open to High School Seniors!
“Civility is claiming and caring for one’s identity, needs and beliefs without degrading someone else’s in the process.” – Tomas Spath and Cassandra Dahnke“What does Civility mean to you?”“How do you...
View ArticleReflecting On "Selma"
Sitting in a dark theater watching the movie Selma on this Martin Luther King Jr. birthday weekend brought back many memories about how Dr. King affected my life, which eventually led to my work as a...
View ArticleTax Assistance that's not just FREE but EASY too!
I’ve always dreaded tax season. Why?There’s so much information to collect, papers to fill out - with an April deadline to meet, and not enough hours in the day.I’m not an accountant and don’t feel...
View ArticleRaise Your Voice for Working Families on EITC Awareness Day
What would you do if you knew there was a proven solution that lifts millions of children and working families out of poverty each year…a tool that, at the same time, also improves child health and...
View Article4th Grade Reading Proficiency Reduces Dropout Rate
Fourth grade reading proficiency is a crucial factor in academic success. Through decades-long research, advocacy groups discovered that children who learn to read well by the end of third grade have a...
View ArticleAn Example of Common Good
United Way offers many ways for individuals and groups to contribute. The following list includes an example of common good activities that'll appeal to almost anyone. United Way offers opportunities...
View ArticleDay of Service to Celebrate Cesar Chavez!
Cesar Chavez Day of Service at Chula Vista Promise Neighborhood Honor Cesar Chavez's legacy through education, celebration and service on Friday, March 27, 2015.read more
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