The Entertainment Industry Foundation has mobilized the entertainment community around a groundbreaking initiative designed to inspire a new era of service and volunteerism. This multi-year campaign, called “iParticipate,” hopes to make service a part of who we are as Americans and show what we can achieve when we all pull together. Watch ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC networks for an unprecedented, week-long television event shining a light on the power of community service.beginning Monday, October 19.

 

November 18, 2009- Mentor Michigan Conference

November 21, 2009- Family Volunteer Day

November 26-27, 2009 - Thanksgiving Holiday, VCM office closed

December 1, 2009- World AIDS Day

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Census 2010
The numbers published by the U.S. Census have a significant impact on states and communities. Finalized data will affect the dispersion of federal funds, political representation, public infrastructure and private investment. For every 100 people not counted, a community risks losing at estimated $1.2 million over the next decade for federally funded programs alone. Nonprofits Count! is a campaign to mobilize nonprofits to get involved in making sure that every person iis counted. Learn More

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QUICK LINKS: Corporation for National and Community ServiceEnergize, Inc.HandsOn NetworkMichigan Campus CompactMichigan Community Service Commission National Network of State Associations Points of Light Institute United We Serve- Serve.gov VCM Web-based ReportingVolunteerResource.orgYouth Service America

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