Terror-Linked Charity Pledges Support to Quake Victims (Fox News)
An Islamic charity accused of terror links by the United States pledged Friday to build 1,000 temporary homes for survivors of the Pakistan earthquake, a move likely to expand the group's influence in the impoverished region.
Christmas charity struggling amid economic crisis (KING5 Seattle)
Children's Christmas presents in Snohomish may become a causality of the economic crisis. One charity is already sounding the alarm bell.
Rotary Charity Ball proves a success for two local organizations (Morris Daily Herald)
While the economy may be less than stellar, it didn't keep the stars from shining bright at the Morris Rotary Charity Ball.
Officials expect record participation for Food World Senior Bowl Charity Run in downtown Mobile (Mobile Press-Register)
Race officials expect record participation for today's Food World Senior Bowl Charity Run in downtown Mobile. The record for the 5K, 10K and fun run combined is 5,249 runners, set in 2006.
Volunteer incentives, county fire chief mulled (Eastern Shore News)
ONLEY -- Accomack County officials and volunteer firefighters showed some progress toward building a unified public safety system in a facilitated meeting Tuesday, including the possible creation of volunteer incentives and the position of county fire chief.
Julian Clary Auctions Suit For Charity (RainbowNetwork.com)
Julian Clary has donated one of his favourite suits to children’s charity NSPCC to support their fundraising event, the Country House Car Boot Sale.
Volunteer Opportunities: City Edition (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Volunteer San Diego helps nearly 30,000 individuals, families, corporate and community groups fill volunteer needs at 800 community organizations each year. To volunteer or post volunteer opportunities, visit volunteersandiego.org.
Volunteer (Farmington Press)
Mark White, an alumni from Farmington schools, recently received recognition for his work in the district. White has worked as a volunteer for the school district for the past 15 years. He has helped keep the buses clean and in good shape so they are ready for the drivers and students. He was also presented with a jacket, scarf and hat for all of his work in the district. - Submitted photo
Volunteer of the Month (Beloit Daily News)
Ludean Lockhart is pictured, at right, with Regina Dunkin, executive director of the Merrill Community Center. Lockhart volunteers as a member of the board of directors at the center, among her many volunteer duties in the community.
