Program Leaders

MyGoodDeed

MyGoodDeed Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that led the successful seven-year effort, culminating in 2009, to establish September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Today MyGoodDeed oversees on behalf of the 9/11 community this historic observance, working with many organizations to build public participation and support. The overall mission of the group is to honor the victims of 9/11 and those who rose to service in response to the attacks by encouraging all Americans and others throughout the world to pledge to voluntarily perform at least one good deed, or another service activity, on 9/11 each year. In this way the organization hopes to create a lasting and forward-looking legacy -- annually rekindling the spirit of service, tolerance and compassion that unified America and the world in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

National September 11 Memorial & Museum

Scheduled for opening September 11, 2011 on the site of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum will be a place to remember the victims of that horrific event, as well as be the authoritative source for understanding that day, the many aspects leading up to it, and the actions that have followed. To learn how you can be involved now, click here.

Corporation for National & Community Service

The Corporation for National and Community Service plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. We are a catalyst for change and champion for the ideal that every American has skills and talents to give.

The Corporation is the nation’s largest grantmaker supporting service and volunteering. Through our Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs, we provide opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to express their patriotism while addressing critical community needs. Learn More

Points of Light Institute/Hands On Network

The largest volunteer network in the country plays an important leadership role in advocating public policy to enhance service and volunteering. In conjunction with HandsOn Network, volunteers have access to more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers where you can find volunteer opportunities that match your interests and location. To find out more, click here.

AARP

With more than 39 million members, AARP is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization for people age 50 and older in the United States. AARP champions positive social change through information, advocacy, philanthropy, products and community service. With the spirit of volunteerism and service at its core, AARP’s motto says it all: To serve, not to be served. Learn more.

America’s Promise Alliance

Building on the legacy of founding chairman General Colin Powell, America’s Promise Alliance is a strong and effective partnership program committed to ensuring that children receive the fundamental resources they need to succeed. You can help by volunteering as an Alliance Partner in your community. Learn more. 

City Year

City Year, a co-convenor of ServiceNation, unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, City Year corps members are making a difference in the lives of children and transforming schools and neighborhoods in 19 U.S. locations and one in Johannesburg, South Africa. To learn about other programs that may work for your schedule, click here.  

DoSomething.org

With a strong focus on young adults, DoSomething.org is an exciting and constantly evolving resource for finding volunteer project close that are close to both your heart and your home. Click here to learn more about DoSomething.org.  

ServiceNation/Be The Change

ServiceNation is a national campaign to increase service opportunities and elevate service as a core ideal and problem-solving strategy in American society. Reaching an estimated 100 million citizens through over 200 member groups, the ServiceNation coalition is working to inspire a powerful culture of volunteerism in our country and envisions an America in which a commonly asked question is, “Where do you serve?” To find out more, click here. 

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

A national champion for businesses large and small, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is also a unique resource for business-related service opportunities. In particular, through TogetherforRecovery.org you can find ways to help communities that have been hardest hit during this tough economic period. To learn how, click here. 

Youth Service America

This dynamic organization seeks to improve communities by increasing the number and diversity of young people, ages 5-25, serving in important roles. YSA partners with thousands of organizations in more than 100 countries to expand the impact of the youth service movement with families, communities, schools, corporations, and governments. To find out more, click here.

Causecast

Based on the understanding that all causes are inherently connected, we believe global change must be achieved through collaboration and individual action. Causecast is an online global community and social action network that connects, promotes and empowers individuals, businesses and nonprofits with resources and groundbreaking tools that transform interest into action, directly influencing positive change.

The Student PIRGS

The Student PIRGs are nonpartisan, nonprofit, charitable organizations that offer students across the country with meaningful opportunities for civic participation. Through our programs in twenty states, thousands of student leaders trained by the Student PIRGs each year mobilize hundreds of events around the country to tackle poverty in their communities, educate their peers around energy conversation and clean up local waterways. For more info on our programs, visit www.studentpirgs.org.

Greater DC Cares

Greater DC Cares comprehensively mobilizes volunteers and strengthens nonprofits to better impact communities and the key issues in the Greater DC Region.

New York Cares

New York Cares was founded by a group of friends who wanted to take action against the serious social issues facing our city. Their goal was to meet pressing community needs by mobilizing caring New Yorkers in volunteer service - and this continues to be our mission today.