'News and Stories' Archive
Large-Scale Service Event Ideas
Published March 12th, 2012 by Tim Jackson
Jingle Bell Run 2011 Photos
Published December 10th, 2011 by Tim Jackson
2011 Photo Gallery Photos taken by Cindy Carlson and Kelly Irvine
New Study Released: Make the Most of Your Charitable Giving
Published December 7th, 2011 by Heather Kuchinka
Our best hope of creating real change is to invest in the nonprofits that are doing the best job. ~Money for Good II Report “Money for Good II,” a follow-up project by Hope Consulting and GuideStar to the 2010 “Money for Good” study, researched donor behavior and how to drive dollars to high-performing nonprofits. Click [...]
Holiday Giving of a Different Sort
Published December 7th, 2011 by Heather Kuchinka
In the recent Northfield News article, American Red Cross volunteers are dedicated, St. Paul Red Cross spokesperson Sue Gonsior said blood donations typically slow down over the holiday season because of seasonal illnesses, travel and children being out of school. If you’d like to help, you can find December Northfield donation opportunities and make an appointment [...]
Column: Jobs and Civics Go Hand in Hand
Published November 7th, 2011 by Heather Kuchinka
With worry over the economy and unemployment dominating the thoughts of many, Sandra Day O’Connor and Bob Graham remind us that volunteerism plays an important role in individual and collective success. “… According to a recent study by the congressionally chartered National Conference on Citizenship, there is a strong correlation between civic engagement and unemployment. [...]
