The YMCA of Greater Houston has achieved Charity Navigator’s coveted 4-star rating in 2009 for the ninth consecutive year. This is the highest rating given by the organization and shows that the YMCA exceeds industry standards and outperforms most nonprofits. The Association has been ranked eighth in the Top 10 Charities with the Most Consecutive 4-Star Ratings. Click here to read more about this honor.
30-Nov-09 1:00 PM
Give A Day, Get A Disney Day
HandsOn Network and Disney Parks are celebrating the power of
volunteerism with a brand new program entitled “Give A Day, Get A
Disney Day.” Individuals and families who give their time to help
improve communities will receive a free one-day ticket to a Disney
theme park. The goal is to engage one million volunteers in service in
2010.
Here are the details:
- Who is eligible: Residents in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
- How volunteers participate: Starting January 1, 2010, volunteers
can go to www.disneyparks.com to search for volunteer opportunities
made available through HandsOn Network, and sign up for a day of
volunteer service.
-Program Dates: Jan. 1, 2010 – Dec. 15, 2010
HandsOn Network is the activator for this program with more than 250
HandsOn Actions Centers across the country in addition to 70,000
community-based partners such as food banks, homeless shelters,
schools and faith-based organizations.
Also, be sure to check out the frequently asked questions here:
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?PointsofLightFoundat/123516ba25/849ac43cab/f5f99c8594.
Thanks for everything you do to help improve communities and celebrate
civic engagement.
10-Nov-09 3:00 PM
1. Local food tastes better. It is fresher and has been ripened in the field rather than in a shipping container.
2. Local food is better for you. The shorter the time between field and table, the fewer the nutrients lost.
3. Local food preserves bio-diversity. Large scale farming uses a limited number of varieties of plants and animals to maximize uniformity and shelf life. Local farms often grow a greater variety of plants and animals that are well suited to local conditions.
4. Local food has a smaller carbon footprint. Buying organic produce may seem like it would be better for the environment but it can actually have a negative impact due to the use of diesel fuels in hauling it long distances. Local farmers and ranchers travel relatively short distances to bring what they grow to you.
6-Nov-09 2:00 PM
