Monday, October 17, 2005

Youths volunteer in record numbers

Youths volunteer in record numbers: "ouths volunteer in record numbers
Studies confirm a service-oriented young generation

Monday, October 17, 2005
By Karen MacPherson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in September, it sparked an outpouring of kid-generated fund-raising efforts for the storm victims.

In the past month, thousands of children across the country have collected their pennies, sold Mardi Gras beads, donated their baby-sitting money, sold lemonade, and held concerts -- raising millions of dollars for relief efforts."

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