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- Nominations Open for Corporate Volunteerism AwardsNominations are now being accepted for the 2008 Corporate Volunteer Excellence Awards, presented by Virginia Business Magazine and VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads. The awards recognize the role workplace volunteer programs play… - 8/28/08
Read more. - Hunger Initiative Will Rely on VolunteersUSDA Secretary Ed Schafer has introducd the "Fight Hunger Initiative," which utilizes volunteers as it's primary weapon against hunger. The initiative is for individuals and organizations who want to help… - 8/25/08
Read more. - U.S. Low on Latest Climate ScorecardsAccording to the latest G8 Climate Scorecards, none of the leading industrialized nations are on target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions enough to avoid the threshold level for unacceptable risk… - 8/22/08
Read more. - Virginia Launches New Resource for Seniors and Adults with DisabilitiesVirginia Easy Access is a new Web resource for seniors and adults with disabilities. The site provides information about public benefits and programs for individuals and caregivers, allowing them to… - 8/18/08
Read more. - MLK Day of Service GrantsVolunteer Centers and other organizations are eligible for "Building the Beloved Community" grants from The Points of Light Foundation, the Volunteer Center National Network, and the Corporation of National and Community… - 8/11/08
Read more. - U.S. Homeless Population has Drastically ReducedData released this week reveals that the number of chronically homeless individuals was cut by nearly 30 percent from 2005 to 2007. This means that more than 50,000 Americans who… - 8/5/08
Read more. - National Organizations Will Lead 2009 King Day of ServiceThe growing movement to make the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday a national day of service will get a boost from the leadership of seven national organizations selected for King… - 8/4/08
Read more. - Virginia’ Ranking Climbs in Nationwide Volunteerism StudyThe Corporation for National and Community Service has released its annual Volunteering in America Report, which looks at volunteering trends across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as… - 7/28/08
Read more. - National Service Hill DayVoices for National Service Capitol Hill Day, Sept. 25, is an annual event bringing together representatives of the national service field, including commissioners, commission staff, alumni, program staff, service partners,… - 7/24/08
Read more. - Projects Needed for Hands On Greater Richmond DayHands On Greater Richmond wants to know if your organization is need of volunteers for upcoming projects. On October 18, Hands On Great Richmond in cooperation with Target Stores, will… - 7/21/08
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Faces of Service
Pete and Marcia Zanitich
Area Served: Giles County
Pete and Marcia Zanitich are passionate about helping children who have been neglected or abused. In 2007, serving as Child Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Giles County, the couple served 262 hours to help children have a voice in the court system. They have advocated for safe, permanent homes for five abused and neglected children and ...
