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15 Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering That Will Inspire You

15 Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering That Will Inspire You Volunteer for Others But Also for Yourself By Joanne Fritz The Balance Small Business Did you know that we, as a society, value volunteers so much that we even put a monetary value on their time? In fact, our volunteer work may be more valuable than

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2 Ways Your Company Can Participate In National Volunteer Month

In 1974, President Richard Nixon, through executive order, proclaimed one week in April as National Volunteer Week, a week to celebrate and recognize the efforts of all individuals who volunteer. National Volunteer Week was created as an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges,

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4/1/19: Pack A Backpack™ Drive Kicks Off TODAY

Through the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, collects data from the States about children who enter and exit foster care and children who are adopted from foster care. According to AFCARS FY 2017 data, as of August 10, 2018, the number of children and youth in

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Pack A Backpack Drive Extended Through May 31, 3018

  During the month of May – National Foster Care Month – we take the time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections.   Our Annual Pack A Backpack™ Drive has

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Commemorate National Foster Care Month With Pack A Backpack Drive

  Children and teens enter foster care through no fault of their own, because they have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and are unable to continue living safely with their families. More often than not, the separation from their families is an additional trauma. Children and youth in foster care often have few belongings and

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

  National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April communities are especially encouraged to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness strategies

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