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These Volunteers Give Kids a Gift Every Child Can Use

BY MMELENDEZ, FEBRUARY 27, 2015

One encourages kids to read to his dogs. Another wraps books as birthday presents. In ways that are meaningful to them, they are helping our nation’s children learn to read. First Book and Points of Light today announced that five such volunteers from across the country – all dedicated to improving literacy in their communities – will receive the Daily Point of Light Award.

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He Makes Use of His Skills for More Than Money

BY MMELENDEZ, FEBRUARY 27, 2015

From his experience supporting the arts community – as co-founder of an arts magazine and a board member of an arts networking organization – John Ketner understands the gap between a nonprofit’s vision and what it has the capacity to do. That space is where Ketner does his best work.

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Don't Get Stuck in the Cold - Get Good & Ready

BY MMELENDEZ, FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Record-low temperatures and snowstorms have punished many parts of the country. It’s a good time to start thinking about how to prepare your family in case of emergency or disaster. For help, check out Good & Ready.

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Supporting Yesterday's Warriors, Today's Scholars, Tomorrow's Leaders

BY MMELENDEZ, FEBRUARY 24, 2015

AmeriCorps VISTA and SVA made it possible for me to pursue my dream, albeit grandiose, of ensuring that every single veteran coming behind me would be taken care of on campus and guided in the right direction. I would be the guy that could navigate them through the G.I. Bill, CLEP exams, graduate admissions, apprenticeships, service school credit transfers – you name it.

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These Volunteers Give Kids a Gift Every Child Can Use

He Makes Use of His Skills for More Than Money

Don't Get Stuck in the Cold - Get Good & Ready

Supporting Yesterday's Warriors, Today's Scholars, Tomorrow's Leaders