Kathleen Atkins, program director for the Volunteers of America of Greater Ohios Transitional Housing Program, is heading the “point in time” homeless count for Richland County, Ohio. About 100 volunteers will canvas the county on January 26, counting the homeless population and handing out blankets and food. This video is a recording of Kathy’s interview with WVNO Mix 106.1 FM on January 21, 2010.

Conn. docs, others volunteer for 1-day free clinic
Posted: Monday, February 1, 2010 10:05 am | Updated: 11:03 am, Mon Feb 1, 2010. Hundreds of people without medical insurance are expected to take advantage of a free health care clinic being offered in Hartford.

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In Your County
Income tax return forms will be prepared free for people of any age with incomes less than $50,000 from Feb. 1 through April 15 through the Volunteer Income Tax Program.

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H1N1 mass vaccination clinic Saturday
Collin County’s first H1N1 mass vaccination clinic will be held Saturday, Jan. 16 in conjunction with National Influenza Vaccination Week (Jan. 10-16, 2010). Collin County Health Care Services and Collin County Homeland Security will offer free H1N1 vaccine at the clinic being held at Anna High School, 1201 North Powell Parkway, TX, 75409. Walk-ins will be welcome from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The H1N1 …

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Rescuer named Whittlesea’s top citizen
A KINGLAKE West CFA volunteer who worked alongside his teenage son to save his own home and support the efforts of neighbours on Black Saturday has been named as Whittlesea’s…

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In an Iffy Economy, North Carolinas Pet Owners and Increasing Number of Homeless Pets Can Now Find Support
Raleigh , North Carolina – In response to the increasing number of abandoned and homeless pets fueled by the Great Recession, the Pet Foster Network ( http://www.petfoster.org ) has announced that it will expand its services.

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The Mission of this Non-Profit Volunteer Group( bit.ly — temp link) is Simple. To reduce or eradicate the Omaha Homeless crisis by connecting the homeless with assistance and placement. The homeless are not lazy or choose to be in the elements. Usually this involves loss of job, divorce, or illness. While the mortality rate is high, the problem is solvable with the help of the community. Again, Project Homeless No More is a voluntary organization so all donations go 100% to the assistance of the Omaha Homeless. You can help by donating furniture, clothing, or providing rental housing. Contact 402-553-5536 for more information or make a donation. Thank you for watching this video and KPTM, WOWT, and the Omaha World Herald for caring so much about the homeless community.

I live in Orange County and was wondering if anyone new of any charities that my family could volunteer for during the holiday season. I always end up waiting to the last minute, so I was hoping not to do that this time around. Thanks.

Florida-Tennessee Preview
The way Tennessee has played of late, continuing its recent success against SEC rival Florida might not be that easy. Trying to avoid their first three-game conference losing streak in five years, the 14th-ranked Volunteers look for a sixth straight victory over the surging Gators on Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena.

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Campaign volunteers are needed
They are a symbol of hope and renewal, and area residents look forward to buying them every year. “Daffodils are our signature flower,” said Anita Loopy, a volunteer engagement specialist with the Oxford County unit of the Canadian Cancer Society.[...]

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Entrée to Hope to Raise Funds for Westchester’s Hungry — Non-Profit and Area Restaurant Partnership to Begin February …
The Food Bank for Westchester, Grace Church Community Center and the Literacy Volunteers of Westchester announced their partnership to help raise funds and awareness for the County’s neediest citizens. Entrée to Hope will begin on February 15 and run through March 15, 2010. This year marks the second annual Entrée to Hope to provide food, shelter and education for hungry individuals in …

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Preston Hall volunteers hailed cultural champions
TWO dedicated volunteers at Preston Hall Museum have been hailed as “cultural champions” by the Government’s Minster for the North-east, Nick Brown.

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Volunteers track Tri-Cities’ homeless
PASCO — Counting the area’s homeless is harder than it sounds, as volunteers conducting an ann

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Class turns volunteers into weather network
Wayne and Carol Russell, of Estell Manor, listen as Lynn Maun, of the Great Egg Harbor Watershed Association, explains how to use a rain gauge Saturday during a course at the Warren E. Fox Nature Center in Estell Manor.

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In brief
MYSTIC, Conn. — Payton Taylor, 12, of Stratham, has been named one of three winners of the first-ever Goldfish Training Contest held by Immersion Learning, a division of Sea Research Foundation, in December. Taylor and two other winners have…

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Sherrif Terry Maketa Will Not Pursue Re-election
El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa sent a press release today in the form of letter.

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Emergency food programs awarded grant
More than $3.7 million has been awarded to Missouri by the Emergency Food and Shelter (EFS) Program.

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Project Homeless Nets Record Crowd
Dozens of agencies throughout the city provide services to the region’s homeless population, but getting to those agencies can be difficult for people who do not have access to transportation.

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