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Easy and Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids Important Values
Things like giving, sharing and volunteering are all things children should learn, but how can you teach them in a fun and meaningful way? Here are some ideas that make learning these values enjoyable for both parent and child.

Volunteers Fill Void for Seniors Needing Aid, Companionship
By 2030, the number of Americans 80 and older is expected to rise from 9.3 million (in 2000) to 10.5 million. With this increased average life span, comes an increased demand on resources from health to social services. Volunteer-based organizations are stepping in to fill a growing need.

Boomers Driving Makeover of American Volunteerism
Baby boomers have been rewriting American culture for decades. Now, as the first wave of retiring boomers leaves the work force and the next wave is reaching the 55-plus mark, they are redefining yet another great American institution - volunteerism.

Recycling on the Go for Cool Weather Games
From football games to Oktoberfest, there's still plenty of outdoor fun to be had when the weather turns cooler. Bottles, cans, and other materials from public events are often thrown away, but they present a great opportunity to help the environment through recycling.

Make Friends from Around the World: Host an Exchange Student
Hosting an exchange student from a foreign country can be very rewarding. Here's a place to turn if you want to do it.

Sea Service Supporters Earn Honors
What do a world class golfer, a U. S. congressman and an international CEO have in common? They all answered the call to public service -- two in uniform and one to elected office. The U.S. Navy Memorial will honor these sea service supporters on Sept. 30, 2008.

Stigma Prevents Military Members from Seeking Mental Health Care
American service men and women put their lives on the line everyday to keep our nation safe. This testament to bravery requires the utmost physical and mental conditioning and sharpness at all times. There are mental health effects that war has on service men and women, and family members also feel the impact. There are a variety of things military members and spouses can do to understand the warning signs of and treatment options for mental health issues.