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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth

ASU Lodestar Center

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. posted by Jaime Ernesto Uzeta, CEO, Public Allies. First published on Ozy.com. Now should be no different.

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. None of the bridges on or off Long Island were open. I assumed that would be our safety net.

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Steve Bridger

That’s otherwise known as a reliable banking system. Monday, October 27, 2008 at 11:27 am | Permalink gicela wrote: David Katz’s photographs will certainly make the history books. Early days – proposal stage… but will happen! We have confirmed that belief – and that’s my biggest problem here.

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