Category Archives: Volunteering and Service

The UK’s Big Society, Citizen Centered Solutions

This past week I was in London for the International Association of Volunteer Efforts’ Global Corporate Volunteer Council meeting.  While there, I had an opportunity to meet with the architects of Prime Minister David Cameron’s Big Society program, including a … Continue reading

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generationOn: Make your mark On the world!

What a weekend!  Thousands of amazing acts of service to others all as a part of Make A Difference Day.  And what I am most excited about is the launch of the Points of Light Institute’s new youth program, generationOn. … Continue reading

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50 years ago today, on an early rainy morning, the Peace Corps was conceived.

…and that location, and my location today, The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  John F. Kennedy, just weeks before his election to President, greeted a crowd of 10,000 students at 2 AM on the steps of the Student Union … Continue reading

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Los Angeles is Fired Up! City Year Opening Day

Fired Up, the answer when you ask City Year members how they are doing.  If you ask if they are ready for the task, they respond, “City Year is always ready.”  And what is that task?  Their motto is “Give … Continue reading

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BCLC Global CSR Issue Forum: Economic Development

Here in Washington D.C. the Business Civic Leadership Center’s 2010 Global Corporate Citizenship Conference kicked off with a powerful session, the Global CSR Issue Forum on Economic Development.  We heard introductory remarks by David W. Fulton the Advisor & Director … Continue reading

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Cities of Service – Los Angeles Launch

This morning I had the honor to speak at a press conference as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined by Councilman Tom LaBonge and LAUSD Board President Monica Garcia launched the Cities of Service effort announcing the three priority areas for the … Continue reading

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National Day of Service and Remembrance

Today around the nation, people are out in force strengthening communities in honor of those who were lost nine years ago.  While the memory of this horrific day is permanently branded into our minds, the triumph of the human spirit … Continue reading

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CNCS Community Dialog

The Corporation for National and Community Service is traveling the country getting input to help inform their new 5 year strategic plan.  I attended the Los Angeles session which was held at the Red Cross and hosted a cross section … Continue reading

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My Niece Volunteers in Uganda

Truly giving of yourself takes many forms.  I would like to highlight my niece Joy.  She has been active in many issues over the years and has contributed much to organizations supporting those with bipolar disorder to abused woman.  She … Continue reading

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Honoring Military and Civilian Service

In the philanthropy and civic engagement world, we constantly talk about service, civilian service.  But there is nothing like Independence Day in the United States to remind us of the importance of military service.  The role of young women and … Continue reading

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