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Let’s go volunteer!
Last week, Macy’s launched an innovative e-mentoring program that connects employee volunteers with elementary school students to help them build critical reading and writing skills. More
02/02/12
Brian Gallagher Speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Photo by Moritz Hager, Copyright World Economic Forum
Brian Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way Worldwide, is captured during the session 'Building Trust' at the Annual Meeting 2012 of the World Economic Forum at the congress centre in Davos, Switzerland, January 27, 2012. More
01/30/12
Books and Encouragement
The Library of Congress recently named Walter Dean Myers its new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The position was created to raise awareness of the importance of young people's literature as it relates to lifelong literacy, education and the development and betterment of their lives. More
01/30/12
Mentoring: A Commitment Worth Making
That's me on the left with two of my colleagues volunteering to support United Way's education efforts.
In the spirit of National Mentoring Month, United Way's Lindsay Torrico recounts her experience as a weekend tutor and what it has meant to her. More
01/19/12