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The State of Volunteerism in NJ

Written by: Geoff G on Aug 12, 2009 10:32 AM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Passaic County , Essex Freeholder Watch

A new report shows that more Americans are getting involved in their communities in multiple ways. In 2008 volunteering held steady while working with neighbors to solve community problems significantly increased over 2007.
As part of its mission to improve lives, strengthen communities,and foster civic engagement through volunteering and service, the Corporation for National and Community Service conducts research on the volunteering habits of Americans. The VolunteeringInAmerica.gov site houses the most comprehensive collection of information on volunteering and national service in the U.S. We looked at their key findings for New Jersey -- how do we rank compared to other states? Fogedabodet! (The only consolation os that New York ranks worst of all.)
For those interested in hooking up with a volunteer organization, the state has a nifty new website: http://www.state.nj.us/state/volunteer/

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Location: Bloomfield, NJ 07003

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