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  • Give The Gift Of Volunteering

    By iParticipate on Wed, Nov 23 2011, 13:43:04 | 0 comments

    The holidays are upon us. What better way is there to celebrate than giving your time and talents to volunteer to a worthy cause that you care about. Whether you know how you want to volunteer or are just looking for some great ideas, iParticipate can help you find the right volunteer opportunity to fit your needs. Give back this holiday season by lending a hand and taking the time to care. Happy holidays and thank you for all that you do from all of us at iParticipate.

  • Have a Volunteer Opportunity To Share? Here's How To Get It Listed On iParticipate.

    By iParticipate on Thu, Nov 10 2011, 12:32:53 | 0 comments

    Do you have a great volunteer opportunity? We'd love to have it listed on iParticipate's search. It's easy, here's all you need to do: To submit a volunteer opportunity, please visit www.allforgood.org/posting to post listings via the independent All for Good database that powers iParticipate's search.

  • Give Back To Those Who Have Served

    By iParticipate on Mon, Nov 07 2011, 17:34:35 | 0 comments

    This Friday, 11/11/11, is a special Verterans Day. What better way to show your support and to honor our veterans than to give back to them? There are many service opportuinites, many right in your community, that you can take part in. It's easy to search on iParticipate for local volunteer opportunites focused on veterans and their families.

  • "All together Now: A Celebration of Service" - Tonight on NBC

    By iParticipate on Mon, Mar 28 2011, 12:05:38 | 0 comments

    Tune-in to NBC tonight, March 28th at 8/7c, to watch the broadcast of “All Together Now: A Celebration of Service” and invite your friends to join you! The Points of Light Institute is honoring President George H.W. Bush for his dedication to service in America. The event, attended by former Presidents Carter, Clinton, and George W. Bush, also featured a star-studded lineup of musicians including Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Cee Lo Green, Reba McEntire, Sam Moore, Brad Paisley, Kid Rock, Darius Rucker and Carrie Underwood.

  • Japan Tragedy: How You Can Help

    By iParticipate on Fri, Mar 11 2011, 12:57:32 | 0 comments

    In the aftermath of the devastating events in Japan, many are wondering how they can help. Here are some organizations that are providing assistance: - The American Red Cross you can donate online or by texting REDCROSS to 90999 from your phone.

  • Service Nation To Receive $1 for Every Rango Soundtrack Purchased on iTunes Through March 8th

    By iParticipate on Mon, Mar 07 2011, 17:22:35 | 0 comments

    Tomorrow, March 8th, is the last day that Service Nation will receive $1 for every purchase of the Rango soundtrack on iTunes. Here is the link to the soundtrack on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=418673669 We hope that you will consider downloading it now! Also, in case you missed it, here is Service Nation's executive director Greg Propper's article on The Huffington Post about the link between Rango, service, and the recently proposed budget cuts: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/greg-propper/americorps-save-service_b_831601.html

  • Former Presidents To Gather for "All together Now: A Celebration of Service"

    By iParticipate on Thu, Mar 03 2011, 17:07:29 | 0 comments

    On March 28th on NBC, former U.S. presidents - George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush - will join forces for an hour-long special titled "All Together Now: A Celebration of Service". The gala will honor the importance of American service and volunteerism and salute President George H. W. Bush for his public service leadership. The star-studded event will bring together all of the living former presidents at a public celebration for the first time since President Barack Obama took office.

  • Halo Awards Flip The Script

    By iParticipate on Fri, Nov 19 2010, 12:35:46 | 0 comments

    The stars come out to support service when Nick Cannon pairs Mariah Carey, Ashton Kutcher, Rosario Dawson and Wyclef Jean with four extraordinary teens, in the second annual Teennick Halo Awrds, Friday, Dec. 10th on Teennick This is the awards show where it's not the celebrities who get the awards, it's the celebrities who hand out the awards to amazing teens.

  • Us Hot Hollywood Stars Who Care Celebrity Auction

    By iParticipate on Thu, Nov 18 2010, 19:34:28 | 0 comments

    Celebrating the positive influence of stars doing good for others, Us Weekly marks their 10th anniversary by placing special emphasis on the charitable deeds of Hollywood's hottest celebrities. Partnering with EIF, Us Weekly will donate all proceeds from this auction to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Feeding America, Save The Children and Oceana. AUCTION ITEMS INCLUDE: - A signed Taylor Swift Gibson guitar - VIP passes to Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Soup - “Material Girl” clothing hand picked by Madonna & Lourdes

  • You Have the Power to Change a Life

    By iParticipate on Thu, Nov 18 2010, 17:08:37 | 0 comments

    Get Groceries for a neighbor. Share extra food. Organize a river clean-up. Support a senior in need. Donate winter coats. Sign up to tutor. Donate your eyeglasses. Give vegetables from your garden. Help feed hungry families. Donate frequent flier miles. Bring a meal to a sick person. Buy a homeless person a sandwich. Start a walking group. Plant a Tree. Donate school suppplies. Join Harrison Ford, his son Ben Ford and thousands of others who are helping to make the world a better place. For more ideas, please visit www.createthegood.org.

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