Volunteerism Law Gets Off to Slow Start - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Volunteerism Law Gets Off to Slow Start - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Volunteerism Law Gets Off to Slow Start

A year after President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, little of the money set aside to create volunteer opportunities nationwide has been distributed, says National Public Radio."

See the country, at 35 mph driving a backhoe | Local News | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California

See the country, at 35 mph driving a backhoe | Local News | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California: "Neil Smith won't win the Nobel Peace Prize for driving a backhoe across the United States to raise money for the Haiti earthquake relief fund.

But Smith and his compatriots will have tales of Lewis & Clark-like perseverance and the heartfelt sincerity of donors to pass on to their friends and families back in Georgia, where they started."

Bill Clinton focuses efforts on Haiti's higher education - USATODAY.com

Bill Clinton focuses efforts on Haiti's higher education - USATODAY.com: "CORAL GABLES, Fla. — As he prepares to help oversee $5 billion in reconstruction spending in Haiti, former president Bill Clinton paints a challenging but hopeful picture. There's much to do: Haitians displaced by the magnitude-7 earthquake in January need sturdy housing, nutritious food and clean water, to name the basics."

What the International Community Can Do For Haiti | UN Dispatch

What the International Community Can Do For Haiti | UN Dispatch: "just returned from a visit to Haiti as part of a Congressional delegation to observe the earthquake relief effort and meet with officials from the UN mission, MINUSTAH, and the US Embassy. Despite the renewed awareness of Haiti’s problems, accounts in the press still seem to point to the earthquake as the source of the country’s present woes. But one can quickly see that it is a country that is as much stricken by poverty and instability as it is earthquake-stricken. Indeed, the earthquake destroyed what was already a precarious economic and political situation, albeit one that was on the path to rebuilding."

China TV show raises $440m

China TV show raises $440m: "BEIJING - A CHINESE television charity show on Tuesday evening raised 2.175 billion yuan ($440 million) to help victims of last week's earthquake in remote Qinghai province, state media reported."

8-year-old violinist, Brianna Kahane, uses talent to save music school in Haiti

8-year-old violinist, Brianna Kahane, uses talent to save music school in Haiti: "The young musician decided she needed to do something to help. She had performed several times in the past for charity, and so decided to hold a benefit concert in Florida for Joseph after visiting him in the hospital.

In addition to money, Brianna hopes to collect instruments and other materials to help him rebuild his school through her Web site, briannakahane.com."

Hong Kong volunteer worker gives his life to charity CCTV-International

Hong Kong volunteer worker gives his life to charity CCTV-International: "The strong earthquake, which happened in Yushu County, Qinghai Province on April 14, buried Wong, who at the time was doing volunteer work in the area, in the ruins. When the heavy news came out, it moved the entire nation. On April 15, the people of Lanzhou, who had been tightly bound to Wong, held a 'Mourning Wong Fu-wing, a Hong Kong Volunteer' gathering beside the Yangtze River."

Google Offers Satellite Images of Chinese Earthquake

Google Offers Satellite Images of Chinese Earthquake: "The earthquake in Qinghai last Tuesday killed hundreds and injured thousands more, leveling many of the buildings around the city. As with last time, Google is working with GeoEye to provide high resolution satellite images, which you can download and view using Google Earth."

Reuters AlertNet - Direct Relief Commits Up to $100,000 for China Quake Relief

Reuters AlertNet - Direct Relief Commits Up to $100,000 for China Quake Relief: "Direct Relief International has allocated up to $100,000 in cash to support the emergency response in China and Tibet following the earthquake in Qinghai Province April 15. A portion of those funds will finance the travel of three partner groups sending medical and assessment teams into the affected region, including Yushu."

Oxfam Hong Kong assists Chinese earthquake survivors

Oxfam Hong Kong assists Chinese earthquake survivors: "Oxfam Hong Kong has provided its first batch of aid to individuals affected by the Qinghai earthquake.

According to the charity, it has distributed blankets to some 2,000 individuals at a temporary camp in Jiegu, Yushu County."