In a year that made many of us want to give up, these unsung activists found a way to help others.
Tag: Volunteers and Community Service
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What It Takes to Transform the White House for the Holidays
300 volunteers (including the first lady’s twin sisters), 98 Christmas trees and a 300-pound gingerbread house are just the beginning.
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Behind the Scenes With Volunteer Crews at the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Festival
Millions of visitors flock to about 200 balloon festivals across the U.S. each year. Volunteering on balloon crews lets some of those fans pursue the inflatable dream.
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For Car Crash Victims and Drivers, Circles for Safe Streets Program Is a Place to Heal
Circles for Safe Streets encourages New York drivers who hit people to take responsibility. Those who were injured can speak directly to those at fault.
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What Endures After a Climate Activist’s Suicide: Grief, Anger and Hope
Five years ago, David Buckel violently ended his life in a public park in Brooklyn. People who knew him were shocked and angry. Yet they refused to give up.