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Howard County Volunteer of the Year Know any great volunteers? The Howard County Executive and County Council are seeking nominations for Howard County’s Volunteer of the Year 2010. Nominations will be accepted for individuals (youth and adults), groups or businesses that have demonstrated commitment and dedication to our community. All nominees will be honored at [...]
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As summer starts, we’re thinking about opportunities for young people in Howard County to make a difference. Hopefully you’ve already seen our latest Volunteer Opportunities for Teens guide (the summer 2010 edition) and of course you know about Camp Make a Difference (which starts next week). Allan Nicholas, President of Hammond High School’s National Honor [...]
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Miley Cyrus, ambassador for Service Nation and founder of Get Ur Good On, is encouraging YOU to participate in the YouTube Video Volunteers program. Create a video highlighting a service organization that you really care about and submit it to YouTube Video Volunteers by June 24th. The top three videos will appear next to Miley’s [...]
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Volunteering can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. While you’re making plans for next fall, consider becoming a volunteer with Howard County’s chapter of Girls on the Run (GOTR). They are currently looking for committed, mature and enthusiastic individuals to volunteer with their program. Presently, they have programs at two elementary [...]
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It’s time for a county-wide spring cleaning! On May 13th, 2010, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman is asking businesses, schools, government offices, organizations and individuals to get outside for 20 minutes to clean up the areas where we live, learn and work. It’s easy! Select an area, get a group together and safely pick-up trash. [...]
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Congratulations to George Pittman, recipient of a 2010 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for his outstanding service to Stevens Forest Elementary School! Sincerest thank you for your unwavering commitment to inspiring young people. George Pittman began volunteering when Stevens Forest Elementary School first opened its doors in 1972. As he would state, “It is my civic [...]
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As National Volunteer Week begins, we celebrate those who do what they can to make a difference through volunteer service to our communities each and every day. We’d like to say thank you to our 4,000 registered volunteers and 250 registered nonprofit & governmental agencies for meeting needs including those related to human services, arts [...]
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According to one previous participant, “You’ve got to make a difference in the world.” It’s hard to believe that this will be our fifth summer of offering Camp Make a Difference! Close to 150 young people have already participated in this innovative program, which incorporates volunteer opportunities with recreational activities for a week of making [...]
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Interested in helping to protect and save our environment but don’t know how? “Pick Up America” will be coming through Howard County and is looking for volunteers to help with trash pick-up. Pick Up America is an initiative started by a passionate group of individuals who are committed to keeping our communities clean and promoting [...]
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The Spirit of Columbia Scholarship award can help with college expenses Are you a high school senior who’s been involved in service to the Columbia community? If so, you still have time to apply for the Spirit of Columbia Scholarship award. They’ve extended the application deadline to March 26th. $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to [...]
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