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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a.

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Disclaimer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man posted by Michael Soto , 2nd Year Fellow – Public Allies Arizona / Arizona Citizens for the Arts Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to serve my country. A few months ago, I was shopping at the local grocery market, wearing my AmeriCorps sweatshirt.

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MEET AN ALLY: Channtal Polanco

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Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. Shortly after I obtain my AA, I will attend Arizona State University. posted by Channtal Polanco Class 13 Public Ally.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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As Board President of YNPN Phoenix , I often hear from other emerging nonprofit leaders – including our board – a shared desire to perform with high standards in the face of huge workloads, while at the same time wanting life/work balance. No pressure there, ha! Facing a challenging situation at work? Access resources!

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Making the Play: Successfully Engaging.

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This organization uses sports, specifically basketball, as a vehicle to help youth get motivated in school and learn life lessons while at the same time producing some seriously great athletes. In my experience, Ive learned how integral life skills can be taught and nurtured by tapping into something kids love: basketball. Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: All You Need is Love. and a Whole Lot.

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With keynote speakers Travis Manzione (Director of Assessment Tools for The Center for Effective Philanthropy ) and Charles Best (Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org ), and a panel representing local nonprofits and funders (including Ear Candy , Phoenix Youth at Risk , SRP , and Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust 5comments: Kayla said.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Relationships Matter

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When thinking about important relationships in my own life, the ability or failure to acknowledge and accept that we each have a unique and differing perspective determined the relative success of each relationship. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: American Humanics: An Elite Group

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Dr. Bob Long , Distinguished Visiting Professor in Youth and Nonprofit Leadership from Murray State University , delivered an inspirational keynote address to graduates. I wonder, will their hard work create a better life for others? Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85004-0691 602.496.0500 An academic unit of the College of Public Programs

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