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Day of Caring
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April 25,
2009
United Way and Pike County Commissioners Recognize
National Volunteer Week
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| Pictured:
PC Treasurer and UWPC Board Member John Gilpin, Commissioner Harry
Forbes, and UWPC President Christine Obser, PC Commissioner Karl
Wagner, Jr., and PC Commissioner Richard Caridi. |
TThe Pike County
Commissioners announced a resolution declaring Pike County's
celebration of National Volunteer Week. The resolution celebrating
people in action publicly acknowledged and expressed gratitude to all
Pike County volunteers and recognized that they have benefited the
community through their generously donated time and efforts.
Commissioner
Richard Caridi said, "We are very happy to salute Pike County
volunteers. They are an important part of this community and make it a
better place for all of us to enjoy." UWPC President Christine Obser
added, "The United Way of Pike County is pleased to have the support of
the Pike County Commissioners in this effort to recognize and thank all
of our community's volunteers. We are very grateful for all their hard
work and selflessness."
This year National Volunteer Week is
April 19-April 25. This presents an opportunity for individual
families, non profit organizations, and government entities alike, to
celebrate the ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things
through service.
For more information about the United Way of Pike County or any upcoming events call 570-296-9980, email uwpc@ptd.net or visit our website unitedwaypike.org. Further information about any of the agencies providing services in Pike County can be found at www.PikePaHelp.org. "What Matters", "Offering Hope -Building Futures" -It's the United Way! |
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Pike County Volunteer Corps
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Christine
Obser, Chairperson
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Dorothy
Fausak
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Lynette Boheman
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Marita
Wenner
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Alan
Dolge
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Terry
Casella
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Dana
Wojciechowski
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Peggy
Emanual
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Barbara
Sampson
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Jack
Dennis
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Laura
Sletner
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Ellen
Stevens
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Kristyna
Hulcher
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Volunteer and Non-Profit
Information
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| Points
of Light Foundation |
The
Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network
engages and mobilizes millions of volunteers who are helping to solve
serious social problems in thousands of communities. |
| VolunteerResource.org |
VolunteerResource.org
has everything you need to improve your volunteer activities, all in
one place. |
| Energize,
Inc. |
Energize,
Inc. is an international training, consulting and publishing firm
specializing in volunteerism. |
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Independent Sector
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Independent Sector is the leadership forum for
charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to
advancing the common good in America and around the world.
Key findings:
Giving (households)
89% of households give
Average annual contribution for contributors is $1,620
Volunteering (individuals)
44% of adults volunteer
89 million American adults volunteer, representing the equivalent of
over 9 millionfull-time employees at a value of $239 billion.
Estimated dollar value of volunteer time in 2007 (most recent year calculated) was $18.86
for the state of Pennsylvania and $19.51 per hour nationally.
Dollar
Value 2007
Giving & Volunteer Report 2001
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| Department of Labor Volunteer Statistics |
Volunteer
Report |
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AARP Surveys on Volunteering by Older Americans
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AARP Surveys on Volunteering by Older Americans
(2003): Time and Money: An In-Depth Look at 45+ Volunteers and Donors.
Summary
Full
Report
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| Northeastern
PA Alliance |
A premier regional community and economic
development organization.
Non-Profit Resource Page
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Offering Hope - Building Futures - Its
the United Way!
what matters.TM
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