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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. Thankfully, this pandemic will likely inspire a new wave of national service. posted by Jaime Ernesto Uzeta, CEO, Public Allies.

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Free Legal Services for Charities Anyone?

Tech Soup

I was reminded of this because of the American Bar Assocation's National Celebration of Pro Bono last week. many if not most local bar associations may have pro bono programs and/or referral services. There also great local referral services like Law Works in Philadelphia, which is a hub for pro bono legal services.

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Research Friday: Strengthening the Economy through Civic Engagement

ASU Lodestar Center

A recent report authored by several partner organizations, including the National Conference on Citizenship , CIRCLE , Civic Enterprises , the Saguaro Seminar , and the National Constitution Center suggests that there may be a correlation between civic engagement and the unemployment rate. Attending public meetings.