January 13, 2011 at 7:00 AM
What began as a chance to push a local/seasonal agenda on an incoming administration has transformed into an annual fundraiser for the hungry. For the third year in a row, chef/activist Alice Waters and cookbook author Joan Nathan are organizing a host of intimate, at-home dinners to raise money for local charities. Jose Andres, who’s busy building an empire, has assumed honorary host duties this year.
December 28, 2010 at 8:44 PM
One of the most important—and challenging—tasks you face as a parent is to instill values in your child. Volunteering with your child is a great way to do that. But to be successful, you’ll want to pick service projects where your kids can make a difference and understand the issues at stake.
December 9, 2010 at 8:45 PM
Through Ministries United South Central Louisville, which assists the needy with everything from utility bills to meals, the Stovers help collect and distribute food and clothing. “We’re more involved now because I have more time,” says Linda Stover, 65, a former retail sales associate. “My husband and I do a lot of volunteer work.”
November 24, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Today, the First Family continued their annual tradition of service on the day before Thanksgiving at Martha’s Table, a community based non-profit organization in Northwest DC. The Obama Family handed out turkeys, pumpkin pies, stuffing and other groceries to families of the Martha’s Table community.
November 24, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Today First Lady Michelle Obama sent an email to the White House email list to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and encourage Americans to get involved in serving their communities.
November 24, 2010 at 5:40 AM
President Obama and his family spread some holiday cheer today at a charity center in Washington, D.C.
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