Working together to strengthen our communities is at the core of our national values. New research indicates that this commitment to service burns brighter than ever
In the latest version of the Volunteering and Civic Life in America (VCLA) report published today by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), we see a series of encouraging trends.
According to the report, the national rate of volunteering has reached a five-year high. Other indicators all point toward rising levels of civic participation.
President Barack Obama, along with First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and Craig Robinson, participates in a service project at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Fonte: White House