Community & Engagement

Summer Service Learning Projects
Summer break doesn’t mean a vacation from learning. Try a few of these summer service learning activities and see how much fun you can have!

Nonprofit Spotlight: Girls on the Run
An article that highlights the programs and accomplishments of the Girls on the Run organization.

The Importance of Historical Societies
Growth and development are inevitable, but keeping a piece of the way we were is important for our heritage. Historical societies help us achieve this goal. Many historical societies operate with the belief that a firm knowledge of the past will create a brighter future. State Historical Society Programs State Historical Societies operate on a…

The History of Kiwanis
Kiwanis is a social service club with chapters around the globe. Here is a brief history of the organization and current projects that they are working on.

How to Start off a New School Year with a New Teacher
Ahhh, the school supplies, new clothes, the packed lunches, and the first day jitters—it must be the start of the school year! This is a time for some parents to rejoice while others simply grin and bear it. Here are a few ways to ensure you start off on the right foot with your student’s…

5 Nonprofit Blogs You Should Follow
Nonprofits are big business. It might not feel like big business if you are a volunteer on your HOA Board or Treasurer of a Little League team, but the internet is full of information that you might find useful in improving your nonprofit organization. Tips on organization, fundraising, and community engagement are all simply a…

Spring PTA Activities
Have the post-Spring-Break blues set in around your school? The weather is getting nicer and everyone wants to be outside, but we all still have hard work to do. Here are 10 great spring activities for your PTA to work on. 1. Spring Fling Carnival You can make this event what you want. Some schools…

Reduce Volunteer Excuses by Keeping Them Engaged
Retaining a consistent and returning pool of volunteers is often the most challenging task associated with running a nonprofit organization. Volunteerism, by definition, is a leisure activity. And seemingly, Americans are running shorter and shorter on time, allowing volunteer activities to fall by the wayside. So, how do you motivate and retain an ever-distracted pool…

How to Promote Healthy Eating at Schools
Healthy food choices equal healthier kids. That is why food in schools is an important component of a child’s day, and education. Little brains need nutritious lunches, snacks and breakfasts that are rich in whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies. In recent years, a number of initiatives on many levels have led to major improvements across…

10 Christmas Poems for Teachers
It’s the holiday season, and a great time of year to show the teachers in your life just how much you and your family appreciate them. In a follow-up to our popular thank you poems for teachers, and keeping in mind how hectic this time of year can get, here are 10 short, sweet, and printable poems…