Human Services News
CommentsPosts
  • Home
  • About
 
>Interest Areas
   Nonprofit News
   Children & Youth
   Civic Engagement
   Community Development
   Economic Security
   Education
   Health
   Homelessness
   Nutrition & Healthy Living
   Substance Abuse
   Nonprofit Management
>Featured Nonprofit Jobs
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Emerging Leaders volunteer at UpReach Riding Center

By The Union Leader, on May 18th, 2012

By KATHY REMILLARD GOFFSTOWN — Fifty volunteers spread out over the 96 acres of UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center Friday, as part of a new initiative of the United Way. “Hearts and Hammers Day” is the first volunteer event for the Granite United … . . . → Read More: Emerging Leaders volunteer at UpReach Riding Center

Comments are closed   Civic Engagement

Volunteers ‘bring quality’ to Amarillo Zoo

By Amarillo.com, on May 18th, 2012

Amarillo Zoo volunteer Ashley Gutierez, 13, assists zookeeper Mercy Hilton in the red footed tortoise exhibit inside the zoo's herpetarium. By BRAD NEWMAN Near the African lion exhibit, two 15-year-olds share trivia about the big cats with a group … . . . → Read More: Volunteers ‘bring quality’ to Amarillo Zoo

Comments are closed   Civic Engagement

Senior volunteers are making a difference

By Durant Daily Democrat, on May 18th, 2012

Dustin Roberts with a faux check that represented the dollar impact the senior volunteers have in Bryan County. Sheila Risner and Dustin Roberts are shown with the citation given to RSVP to "recognize the work the do and honor them. . . . → Read More: Senior volunteers are making a difference

Comments are closed   Civic Engagement

‘Dynamic’ volunteer combines her passions

By The State, on May 18th, 2012

By BERTRAM RANTIN – brantin@thestate.com As a volunteer with the Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals in Columbia, she combined her passions for running and animals while serving as race director for the See Spot Run 5K fundraiser. T… . . . → Read More: ‘Dynamic’ volunteer combines her passions

Comments are closed   Civic Engagement

Finksburg student goes from library volunteer to author

By Baltimore Sun, on May 18th, 2012

By Karen Nitkin, Special to The Baltimore Sun Zach Teal is just 17, but his love for books led him to write one of his own and to volunteer more than 250 hours at the Finksburg branch of the Carroll County Public Library. "Two hundred and fifty ho… . . . → Read More: Finksburg student goes from library volunteer to author

Comments are closed   Civic Engagement

Lauren Webster, University of Virginia student and volunteer paramedic, dies at 25

By Washington Post, on May 18th, 2012

Lauren Webster joined the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad at 18, and even after entering the University of Virginia she returned every Friday to pull a 12-hour night shift as a paramedic with the group. “She lived for that,” said Michael W. Tompkin… . . . → Read More: Lauren Webster, University of Virginia student and volunteer paramedic, dies at 25

Comments are closed   Civic Engagement

Partners in Philanthropy Denver Business Journal 2012

By YouTube, on May 18th, 2012

Winners for 2012's Partners in Philanthropy–Denver Business Journal. Small, medium, large and extra large business winners as well as the Corporate Citizen of the Year. . . . → Read More: Partners in Philanthropy Denver Business Journal 2012

Comments are closed   Civic Engagement

Wilmington entrepreneur wins award in wake of Facebook public debut

By WWAY NewsChannel 3, on May 18th, 2012

Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg is the envy of every starting entrepreneur, but what exactly does it take to be so successful? As the social media network nears reaching out to one billion users, its founder Mark Zuckerberg continues to motivate … . . . → Read More: Wilmington entrepreneur wins award in wake of Facebook public debut

Comments are closed   Civic Engagement

More firms involved in social entrepreneurship: Experts

By Jakarta Post, on May 18th, 2012

Social entrepreneurship is key in dealing with growing social problems in Indonesia, where a widening social gap within the growing middle-class is becoming increasingly obvious, experts say. Sandiaga Uno, a prominent businessman and founder of … . . . → Read More: More firms involved in social entrepreneurship: Experts

Comments are closed   Civic Engagement

Weaving tech into fashion biz

By Chicago Sun-Times, on May 18th, 2012

Northwestern University sophomore and fashion-design entrepreneur Zoe Damacela is combining old and new Chicago business cultures — garment sewers and social-media networking — as she expands her clothing lines from juniors and young women into … . . . → Read More: Weaving tech into fashion biz

Comments are closed   Civic Engagement
 
  Older Entries »

More Human Services News

  • Skills testing on Bright Futures: Training and Implementation Materials for Pediatric Practices
  • Otis English on Overwhelmed by diet tips? Change your environment first, study advises
  • mgkrsbfxwp on A Better Alternative on D.C. School Vouchers – by Richard D. Kahlenberg
  • Gytha on A Better Alternative on D.C. School Vouchers – by Richard D. Kahlenberg
  • Kert on Weight-loss Tips Differ in African-American, Mainstream Magazines

Even More News

RSS Government Grants

  • BPI 2012 Interns May 18, 2012
  • Promote Sustainability May 18, 2012
  • Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU May 18, 2012
  • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation May 18, 2012
  • Grants to Support the Hispanic Health Services Research Grant Program May 18, 2012
Government Grants
Foundation Grants
Key Human Services Sites

Center for Budget and Policy Priorities
Center on Law and Social Policy
National Center for Children in Poverty
Urban Institute
Food Research and Action Center

Department of Human Services
Human Services Degree Programs
HandsNet - EITC Resources

More HandsNet Resources

 

Articles from Our Sponsors

Copyright © 2012 Human Services News - All Rights Reserved
Powered by WordPress & Atahualpa