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Watch this heart felt video to see how our families say their lives are impacted thanks to the Family Literacy Initiative

Dozens of volunteers, slipped on work gloves to lend a hand to the Florida Parks Service.

Cards of Care….is a simple way for American children and their parents to touch the hearts of Haitians. The National Disaster Recovery Fund, managed by Volunteer USA Foundation, launched the project recognizing the need to provide hope and comfort in many months and years ahead as Haiti begins a long journey of recovery.

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What’s on the Menu? Financial Education Program for Families

~ New Program will Educate Parents and Children about the Key Ingredients to Understanding Value of Money~

Tallahassee, FL – Volunteer USA Foundation and the SunTrust Foundation today announced a new partnership aimed at helping young children and their parents become better prepared at managing money in the future.

The 2010 Celebration of Reading event, which raises funds for Volunteer USA’s Family literacy efforts, was a smashing success. The annual Florida event is hosted by former Governor Jeb and Columba Bush. They were joined by his parents former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush and a host of best-selling authors who delighted the crowd with their readings, all to promote reading and learning among parents and children.

Help Kids in Need by Donating Used “Magic Tree House Books”

Kids love the holiday season, so it’s a great time to teach them the joys of both receiving and giving gifts. Families can get into the holiday spirit by supporting Volunteer USA Foundation’s holiday book drive.

Volunteer USA and Comcast Cheer On Teen Trendsetters in Jacksonville during National Mentoring Month Recognition

~Students Wild about Youth Mentoring Event, featuring animals from Jacksonville Zoo~

Jacksonville, FL -- In observance of January as National Mentoring Month, more than 100 students from Jacksonville high schools and elementary schools were treated to a reading rally, held at Frank Peterson Academies of Technology, as part of their commitment to the Teen Trendsetters™ Reading Mentors program. Teen Trendsetters, an award-winning youth mentoring program launched in Florida in 2002, pairs high school teens with 2^nd and 3^rd graders to boost the reading skills of the younger students.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Elizabeth Hirst, Volunteer USA Foundation, 850.562.5300

HELP KIDS BY DONATING USED MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOKS!

What a Treat! Kids love receiving and reading their favorite books. And, the Magic Tree House books series is a great favorite among young readers. Help us get into the Halloween spirit, by passing on your family’s gently-used Magic Tree House books. Your child might consider writing a personal message in the book to share with the next spellbound reader. Volunteer USA has a goal to collect 25,000 new and used Magic Tree House books for our Teen Trendsetters™ program, where high school volunteers step in to mentor struggling 2nd and 3rd graders each week.