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Volunteerism in the United States

December 05, 2007 - Iraqi Burn Victim Helped by Government and Private Efforts
Teenagers and children give money, time to make life easier for others

Washington -- Youssif, the 5-year-old Iraqi victim of an attack involving burning gasoline, is now in the United States receiving medical treatment thanks to close cooperation between the U.S. government, the Cable News Network (CNN) and private U.S. medical groups, says a consular officer formerly stationed in Baghdad.  

Jewell Evans, a U.S. diplomat who was assigned to Baghdad from 2006 to 2007, played a key role in facilitating Youssif and his family’s departure from Baghdad and their entry into the United States after CNN broadcast a report in August of the attack. more




December 22, 2006 - Philanthropy Starts at Early Age in United States
Teenagers and children give money, time to make life easier for others

Washington – American youth believe they possess the spirit and strength to make the world a better place, and in countless ways they are working together to make a difference every day.

“Young people have the passion to change the world,” said Nancy Lublin, chief executive officer of Do Something, a youth philanthropy organization directed by young people. “Youth are not the leaders of tomorrow, they are our leaders today.” more

 

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05 December 2007 - Iraqi Burn Victim Helped by Government and Private Efforts

22 December 2006 - Philanthropy Starts at Early Age in United States

19 December 2006 - Americans Find New Ways To Give

28 July 06 - International Charities Attract Donations Through Internet

19 June 06 - Charitable Donations Rise

20 Apr 06 - President Bush Declares National Volunteer Week

1 Dec 05 - Laura Bush Lauds Youth Volunteers

2 Dec 2005 - U.S. University Students Engage in Community Service

26 Nov 05 - Bush Calls for Continued Aid to South Asian Earthquake Victims

19 Nov 05 - State Department Updates U.S. Response to Pakistan Earthquake

9 Nov 05 - President Awards Medals of Freedom to Distinguished Recipients

18 Apr 05 - National Volunteer Week Discussed on Ask the White House

14 Apr 05 - National Volunteer Week, 2005

18 Feb 05 - Data Show Americans Give to Charity, Volunteer

13 Jan 05 - U.S. Private-Sector Donations for Tsunami Relief Top $360 Million

16 Dec 04 - Volunteering in the United States, 2004