Monday, August 3, 2009

The Recession is a Double-Edged Sword

How can this recession possibly be a good thing? Well, it helps to be a "half-full" kind of person, but if that doesn't come easily for you, check out the latest report issued by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Guess what, volunteer rates are up for 2008! Turns out that while people can't give as much money as before, they are giving more of their time. Here are two articles that discuss this favorable sea change.

Despite Recession, Americans Are Volunteering (Alot) More


Unemployed in Berks volunteering their time to grateful nonprofits

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