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US
A page about people who make life better

Us is a weekly roundup of outstanding volunteer and philanthropic activities in the East Texas area. To submit or suggest an item for Us, write to Charlotte Stewart, c/o Longview News-Journal, P.O. Box 1792, Longview TX 75606; e-mail him at cstewart@longview-news.com; fax (903) 757-3742 or bring it to our offices on the third floor, 320 E. Methvin Street.

TIME, TREASURE, TALENT
Carthage tops fundraising  11-03-09 
Sustainers Group at Panola gets grant  10-13-09 

THE WISH LIST
Volunteer session  11-03-09 
Newgate Mission  10-13-09 

HELP WANTED
People and organizations need your assistance 

WANT TO NOMINATE A STAR VOLUNTEER?
Print this form and have your nominee fill it out and return it to us. We'll contact the nominee to set up a time for a photograph.

WANT TO BE ON THE COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS BULLETIN BOARD?
Community Happenings is donated advertising space provided by the Longview News-Journal to eligible nonprofit organizations. Mail in the signed guidelines form and the submission form.
Star Volunteer Race relations one of many causes for this volunteer
I volunteer for: Several different groups, including: the Community Out-Reach Mission, Longview Community Men, Unity in the Community, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee, Vision 2015, Longview Habitat For Humanity, Longview Area Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, Hallsville Ministerial Alliance, East Mount Olive District Association and Texas Educational Baptist State Convention.

Couple inducted into Longview Symphony League Hall of Fame
When he was president of the Longview Symphony League (1999-2002), Morgan L. Willeford and board member Hazel Hickey brought into fruition the Hall of Fame for leaguers particularly worthy of note. On Saturday, Willeford and his wife, Alma Ruth, were inducted into that Hall of Fame.

American Cancer Society volunteer brings families, patients hope
Name: Robin Saunders

Sally Rathbun: Habitat for Humanity
Name: Sally Rathbun, Longview

ArtsView Children's Theatre: Bonnie Capshaw
Name: Bonnie Capshaw, of Longview



Caring Online
Opportunities and insight are only a click away.
      • www.volunteermatch.org - Search within a particular area code for volunteer opportunities.
      • www.networkforgood.org - A charity Web site that has a volunteer section, including a "10 Tips on Volunteering Wisely" page. Also includes similar information on donations.
      • www.justgive.org - Find volunteer and donor information and tips.
      • www.redcross.org - Locate opportunities to volunteer within the Red Cross Organization as well as a local opportunity finder. Also has information on blood donations and other types of giving.
      • www.worldvolunteerweb.org - Find information on the International Volunteer Day (Dec. 5) and resources on issues involving volunteering.
      • www.serviceleader.org - Has a page full of links to advice for volunteers, including specific types of volunteers.
      • www.onlinevolunteer.org - Provides opportunities for online volunteering.
      • www.cardonation.lifetips.com - Find information on how to donate vehicles to charity (See also donate-car-for-charity.com.)
      • www.charitywatch.org - Tips for giving wisely.
      • www.give.org - Reports on most charities in the nation and which charities are "safe" to donate to.
      • www.cafonline.org - Charities Aid Foundation Web site. Contains resources, tips, etc., and volunteer information.

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