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As native Gulf Coast gal, I watched in horror one year ago as I saw the BP oil spill spewing into my gorgeous blue waters. The environmentalist in me worried about the birds, sea life and habitats. The foodie in me worried about the fish, oysters and shrimp that I was raised on. The human in me…
Are you a foodie? Do you know a foodie? This is a word, thanks to two of my colleagues, Tammy and Alejandra that I'm learning more about. They like to try new restaurants, unique recipes and shop for fresh food at their local farmers' markets. I'm intrigued and inspired by their blog posts, photos…
Earth Day is still a week away but there's no reason (no good reason, anyway) to wait until the last minute to think about the good you can do - for the planet, others and yourself - on April 22.
It's National Volunteer Week! Non-profits and volunteers alike are sharing in an annual celebration of volunteerism and civic engagement that began more than two decades ago! It's a time to not only recognize the tireless efforts of individuals who give of themselves to help others, but it's also a…
This is a guest post by Silvia Blitzer Golombek, PhD. Silvia is the Senior Vice President of Youth Service America and oversees the development and implementation of all programs and initiatives.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! That's AARP's message to anyone and everyone who volunteered in the past year. Next week, April 10-16, is National Volunteer Week. So while we're among the millions of people who are grateful for volunteers year round, we are particularly enthusiastic about…
Adrenaline rush: Turn 3 at Martinsville from the infield.
Just weeks into the NASCAR season and the Drive to End Hunger has provided more than 216,000 meals for hungry seniors. Building momentum for the initiative, four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon and the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet Team finished 18th at Sunday's Auto Club Speedway 400…
Tales of volunteering always inspire - people giving of themselves to benefit others and asking nothing in return - and all volunteers deserve recognition for their service. But people who make giving back a central focus of their lives deserve special celebration. That's why AARP Create The Good,…
Aaron Knight of AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly shares a special guest post today. LCE champions the dignity and rights of Washington, D.C.'s most vulnerable seniors by providing free legal and social work services to those in need.
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