
The Volunteer Center serving Howard County
"Not surprisingly, many people have found themselves trying to lend veterans a helping hand rather than asking for their help.
While 7 out of 10 returning vets were offered a service from local
do-gooders, only 1 in 5 was asked to serve." Do you know a veteran who volunteers or wants to volunteer? Please let me know, i...n the comments or via a message, thanks.
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/ 0,8599,1936943,00.html#ixzz0WaSqlaXORead More
While 7 out of 10 returning vets were offered a service from local
do-gooders, only 1 in 5 was asked to serve." Do you know a veteran who volunteers or wants to volunteer? Please let me know, i...n the comments or via a message, thanks.
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/
Source: www.time.com
What the 1.8 million U.S. troops back home from Iraq and Afghanistan want is to be asked to serve again, this time on the home front

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County "Veterans Day is a time to remember and honor the sacrifice of our returning heroes, more than 30,000 of whom have been wounded — many severely — in recent conflicts." To learn how you can help, please visit http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/. Thank you and please feel free to share links to other sites supporting veterans below.

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County
Seeking nominations for the Howie Awards! Each year, the Howard County Arts Council honors individuals and businesses for
making significant contributions to the arts in Howard County. Can you think of a deserving artist, arts instructor, or business to nominate?
Source: hocoarts.org
The arts touch our lives in many ways – they not only bring us wonder and joy, but they serve as a catalyst for civic engagement, community building and academic success as well.Experiences in the arts are vital to personal and community wellness, fulfillment, and success. ...

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County Columbia Builders is hosting a Steins & Wines fundraiser for The Arc of Howard County on Nov. 12, 5-7 p.m., at its model home in the Lakeview at Buckskin Ridge community in Ellicott City. Tickets available online or at the door. Visit http://www.archoward.org or call Kari Ebeling at 410-730-0638, ext. 306 for more information.

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County Columbia Builders is hosting a Steins & Wines fundraiser for The Arc of Howard County on Nov. 12, 5-7 p.m., at its model home in the Lakeview at Buckskin Ridge community in Ellicott City. Tickets available online or at the door. Visit http://www.archoward.org or call Kari Ebeling at 410-730-0638, ext. 306 for more information.

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County Confused about Twitter? Check out this great presentation that covers the basics and includes excellent tips, examples and additional resources.
Source: www.slideshare.net
Well cover Twitter for beginners using real-world case studies drawn from the nonprofit and commercial sectors Demonstra

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County
hopes to see you today at the ShootOut & Silent Auction
for Ulcerative Colitis
& Crohn's Disease Research! Check in now starts at 12 noon, and there are still a few volunteer spots left. http://www.shootout4ccfa.com/
Source: www.shootout4ccfa.com
See Auction Item List by Clicking HERECheck In Now Starting At 12:00 NOON!!ShootOut & Silent Auctionfor Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn's Disease Research (Online/Mail-in Registration Only!)Sponsored by: SRA International, Inc.

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County
Volunteers needed for Crohn's/Colitis Shootout & Silent Auction! Please share as it's coming up this weekend, thanks! https://www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800Vol/ LoadOpportunityReview.do?isAdminList=tru e&opportunityId=317695

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County
Wonderful new initiative celebrating the Columbia Foundation's 40th anniversary - the Howard County Library has prepared two lists of books related to “giving back” to
the community, through charitable giving, volunteering and helping
friends and family.
Source: www.columbiafoundation.org
November 3, 2009 - Howard County Library, Friends of Howard County Library and The Columbia Foundation are partnering to celebrate the Foundation’s 40th anniversary by promoting charitable giving ...

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County Only a couple of days left to get your tickets to a creative & fun local fundraiser benefitting the Rotary Club of Columbia Patuxent (and the nonprofits they support) - The Original Game Show, this Thursday, November 5th!
Source: therotaryclubofcolumbiapatuxent.eventbrite.com
The Rotary Club of Columbia Patuxent presents The Original Game Show Live! -- Thursday, November 05, 2009 -- Clarksville, MD

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County
Looking for a place to volunteer or donate this holiday season? The Holiday Guide to Giving is now available, spotlighting holiday needs at a variety of Howard County nonprofit and governmental agencies. Please share, thanks! http://volunteerhoward.org/want-to-volun teer/publications/

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County Hot off the presses! The Holiday Guide to Giving 2009 spotlights the holiday donation and volunteer needs of a variety of Howard County nonprofit and governmental agencies. It's perfect for individuals, families, groups and businesses looking for ways to give back this holiday season. Please share! Thanks.
Source: volunteerhoward.org
The Holiday Guide to Giving is an annual publication featuring the donation and volunteer needs of local nonprofit and governmental agencies during the holiday season. Available in late-October, this guide ...

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County Check out the Beth's Blog Facebook Fan Page as a great resource for nonprofits looking for new social media ideas and strategies! (includes examples) http://www.facebook.com/Beth.Kanter.Blog

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County Google Map of America's 400 Largest Charities - very interesting! (Thanks Ilana!)
Source: ow.ly

The Volunteer Center serving Howard County Creative approaches to making a difference - learn about this year's winners of the Purpose Prize and get inspired!
Source: philanthropy.com
Six charity founders and entrepreneurs, with an average age of nearly 68, have won the top awards in the fourth annual Purpose Prizes, given by Civic Ventures, a think tank in San Francisco that seeks to involve older people in civic engagement.


















