MiamiHerald.com | 12/14/2006 | Lessons in giving can't start too early for children

MiamiHerald.com | 12/14/2006 | Lessons in giving can't start too early for children: "Whether donating household items or donating time to a community service organization, it seems we're becoming increasingly committed to helping our neighbors.

''The report shows a rising tide of momentum,'' said David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service in an e-mail interview from his office in Washington, D.C. ``We are encouraged that the trend is going powerfully in the right direction because our nation needs more people to step forward and help nonprofit organizations serve their communities.''

And there's even more encouraging news: One of the fastest-growing groups of volunteers is under the age of 21. According to the report, older teens have more than doubled their volunteer hours since 1989."