Study: Midwest leads in volunteering
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The spirit of volunteerism is thriving in the heartland, but not so much on the coasts.
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Altruism and trust lie at the heart of research on human subjects. Altruistic individuals volunteer for research because they trust that their participation will contribute to improved health for others and
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When it comes to corporate philanthropy, Minneapolis-St. Paul is a bastion of giving in an age when most companies are cutting back.
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Business activity in the U.S. Midwest  expanded in September at a faster-than-expected rate, hinting  that the economy is climbing out of its summer slow patch, a  report showed on Thursday.
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By Joe Orso, La Crosse Tribune, Wis.  Jun. 6--The Great Rivers United Way awarded Venture Grants totaling $52,500 to 22 local nonprofit organizations Tuesday.
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By The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind.  Feb. 7--The bitter cold that has blanketed the Midwest has touched all areas of the city, causing problems on the roads, filling homeless shelters, bursting pipes and water mains, and delaying flights.
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By Beth Sussman  High school students Nick Anderson and Ana Slavin of Gill, Mass., knew they could raise some money at their school to help the people of Darfur. But they knew they could raise a lot more by enlisting the help of high school students all over the country.
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Millions of Americans are preparing to retire, but still want to use their skills and talents to help others.  They're becoming volunteers.
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If it wasn't for churches and religious charities, a lot of folks would go hungry in the United States this winter. But while most churches believe in helping the poor, they take different views on how to go about it.
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By Nick Jackson  If you have a burning passion to protect the environment and appreciate that some of the best work in this respect is done on a local level, then volunteering for your council or a governmental agency could kickstart a rewarding career.
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By Christina M. Woods, The Wichita Eagle, Kan.  Feb.
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AMES, Iowa -- A Red Cross volunteer from Ames is part of a team of relief workers heading to Southeast Asia. Ron Matthews has helped with disasters around the world -- from embassy bombings to the Sept.
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It&#39;s not sheep the sleep-deprived are counting, but jelly doughnuts and Cheetos. New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Stanford University and the University
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DES MOINES, Iowa  - In an effort of record size, tens of thousands of volunteers in Iowa have knocked on doors, cajoled neighbors, stuffed mailboxes and manned phone lines on behalf of their favorite White House contender.
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By Autumn Grooms, La Crosse Tribune, Wis.  Dec. 11--Local For Goodness' Sake agencies said the needs of many area families have already been met this holiday season.  "We've just been ever so lucky," said Rose Vatland, New Horizons Shelter & Women's Center legal advocate.
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Business activity in the U.S. Midwest expanded in December for the 20th consecutive month but at a slower rate than expected, a report showed on Thursday.
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They were young adults from America's heartland with a passion for the wild outdoors, backpacking, sailing and camping when they could, working together as counselors at a Christian retreat and dreaming that they would someday open one of their own.