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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.

ETBU gives to Haiti relief effort 02-02-10

Tuesday, February 2: Green family trust established 02-02-10

People and organizations need your assistance

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.

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.

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

Laura Keeler: St. Mary Catholic School
Name: Laura A. Keeler

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.

Day trips

Go on some day trips from Longview with two News-Journal staffers.

Christmas Kids

Countdown to the holiday with these area youngsters.

Being Me

Videos about the people in your community.

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