Blog Category: Volunteer
Never Say Never
Never Say Never
Never Say Never is a good mantra for winning on the field of play. It’s even better when that perseverance and determination results in more successful kids. GMC, the official vehicle of the National Football League, is teaming up with United Way to help drive down the dropout rate. More
09/12/12
On 9/11, Do a Good Deed
9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
The National Day of Service & Remembrance is observed on 9/11 each year. Last year more than 30 million people volunteered or found other ways to connect with their communities and loved ones on 9/11 Day. More
09/10/12
Labor Days of Action with United Way
Speed Volunteers from St. Paul, MN
In the United States, we celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday in September to recognize the economic and social contributions of working men and women. This Labor Day, I’d like to recognize two groups of union members who are volunteering in support of United Way initiatives. More
08/31/12
Students, Set Your New Year’s Resolution Today
Start your school year right by helping other students do the same.
Let's be honest – we've all broken our New Year's Resolutions. But for millions of college students across the United States, the start of the new school year presents a second chance to set goals and stick to them. If you're heading back to school this fall, consider making a "School Year's Resolution" to volunteer as a reader, tutor, or mentor and encourage your friends to do the same! More
08/24/12
Be a Champion. Serve the Community.
UNITED READS
I like soccer, and I like RFK, but here’s what I really like: huge signs, visible from every angle in the stadium, that prominently display the core of D.C. United’s mission statement: WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS. SERVE THE COMMUNITY. More
08/03/12