When you read to a child, everybody wins

Article Abstract:

Executive Arthur Tannenbaum founded Everybody Wins in 1989 as a means to involve adults in the education of children. Adult volunteers read to children one hour each week during lunch hour. Tannenbaum encourages parents, companies, schools and even congressmen to join the program.

Innovations, Services, Literacy, Reading, Tannenbaum, Arthur

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What's an hour of your time worth?

Article Abstract:

Law professor Edgar Cahn founded the organization Time Dollar in 1983, as a way for people to exchange volunteer services. Members receive a credit for each hour of donated time, which can then be redeemed for other services. The group has 20,000 members in 38 states.

Management, Volunteerism, Cahn, Edgar

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Why you should run too

Article Abstract:

Citizens who are not happy with political activity in their communities have the opportunity to run for office. It is not necessary to be a professional politician. Tips for how to run for office are offered.

Political activity, Portrayals, Political activists, Activists, Public officers, Government officials

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