Volunteerism

Pennsylvania fire departments facing volunteerism emergency

By JUSTIN STRAWSER, The (Sunbury) Daily ItemDecember 25, 2021 GMT

SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) — The state of volunteer firefighting is in a crisis.

That is the assessment of Acting Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook and multiple fire officials in the state, nation and Valley.

NRG Energy’s Week of Employee Volunteerism Feeds Communities Nationwide

December 21, 2021 GMT

Feds settle with two N. Carolina schools, agency over funds

September 22, 2021 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — AmeriCorps has announced settlements with two North Carolina universities and a service agency which requires a payment of more than $800,000 to the U.S. to resolved allegations of false claims for grant money, a federal prosecutor says.

George H.W. Bush guided by concern for humanity

By JAMIE STENGLEDecember 3, 2018 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush teamed up with the man who ousted him from the White House to help victims of natural disasters...

Trump disses Bush’s ‘Points of Light’ volunteerism program

July 6, 2018 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former White House press secretary says President Donald Trump was "rude" to dis former President George H...

Cori’s Place Receives CEO’s Stan Hamilton Volunteer Award

SubmittedJuly 3, 2018 GMT

The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) recently honored its volunteers at the annual People Helping People celebration held at Wilkes University. Mary Ellen Spellman, CEO staff, presented Cori’s Place with the Stan Hamilton Volunteer Award for her exceptional volunteerism with CEO.

United Way recipient of grant funding

By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch tstuck@heralddispatch.comApril 5, 2018 GMT

HUNTINGTON — A new initiative is helping West Virginians do what they already do best: be kind, according to its organizers.

Volunteer West Virginia on Wednesday announced more than $200,000 in grant funding will be distributed in eight communities across the state to boost volunteerism and develop volunteer centers.

Mead High’s Miranda Reed is a go-getter balancing school, volunteerism and Girl Scout cookie sales

Thomas ClouseJanuary 19, 2018 GMT

A Mead High School junior has somehow learned to balance the demands of a 4.0 student, myriad school activities and community involvement to become the queen of the Girl Scout cookie.

With every box of cookies she sells, 16-year-old Miranda Reed earns 50 cents toward her college education and 60 cents toward a fund that has already paid for community outreach trips to Costa Rica, Panama and Puerto Rico.

Seder chosen as MCWC’s Woman of Distinction

From Your CommunityApril 24, 2017 GMT

Ally Seder has been chosen by the Montgomery County Women's Center as its Woman of Distinction for 2017.

She will be recognized at the Women of Distinction Luncheon, to be hosted by the Montgomery County Women's Council of Organizations, Friday, May 12, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.

Hopdoddy manager blends passion for burgers with charity

Vagney BradleyApril 13, 2017 GMT

As he prepares to open his burger bar in Vintage Park, Tony Polichino will be able to blend his passion for the restaurant industry and love for volunteerism.

Polichino is the general manager of the new Hopdoddy Burger Bar, a popular venue that originated in Austin.

Pardeeville High School paves way for more volunteerism with new Key Club

Noah VernauMarch 2, 2017 GMT

Pardeeville High School finally has a Key Club.

The School Board last week unanimously approved the creation of the Kiwanis International-sponsored group, likely the first-ever Key Club at the school, leaders said.