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Will You Walk A Mile “In Their Boots”?
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 05:33
Or at least watch a fascinating series of online mini-documentaries--produced by a project called "In Their Boots"--that aim to help the broader public understand the impact of war on Americans serving in the military, and their families?
We Can End This! Hunger In America, That Is…
Submitted by servicewire on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 05:35
We here at BTC believe deeply in the power of coalition. It's a major force multiplier, and makes big, bold goals possible. And who doesn't like big, bold goals?
GOOD Idea: Celebrate Your Birthday With Cake, Friends…And Service
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 04:36
Think about your last several birthday celebrations. Have they all been very different from one another? Perhaps you've spent one abroad, or another with close friends. Odds are, they somehow included a cake, a celebration, and an end. Fun, but a bit same-old, same-old.
What if your birthday were different this year? What if the significance of being another year wiser impacted others in a fresh way?
Action Alert: Help Push For Peace Corps!
Submitted by servicewire on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 05:03
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 campaign promised to double the size of the Peace Corps by 2011, which just happens to be the Peace Corps' 50th anniversary.
Service In The News
Submitted by servicewire on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 04:30
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!
Action Alert: Help Us Ask Congress To Support Pres. Obama’s $1.42 Billion Request For Service
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 05:46
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 provide meaningful work experience in a time of enormous economic challenges.
The Gates Foundation Is Being The Change On A Global Scale
Submitted by servicewire on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 04:00
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
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 05:00
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, adventure and personal challenge seem to be the best way to regain a sense of balance and meaning in life.
Video Goodness: Some Wednesday Service YouTube-ery
Submitted by servicewire on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 05:01
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 production.
Helping Chile
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 05:02
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 Chile cope with the destruction.
