The Community Tool Box is hosting a global prize contest for community innovations. The 2010 “Out of the Box” prize will recognize and honor promising initiatives from around the world that improve community development and community health. To learn more and to download an application form, please visit http://ctb.ku.edu/en/out_of_the_box.aspx.

[ Extracted from the "Neighborhood Enhancement" section of 366 Community Service Ideas. Compiled by Janet Fox, 4-H Extension Specialist. Value-added: we linked to resources that might help you apply these ideas. If you have more (or better) links, please reply below. ] <br /> <a href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2044686/” mce_href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2044686/”>Extra credit: check the ideas that you like, then [...]

Be a foster grandparent As a Foster Grandparent, you’re a role model, a mentor, and a friend. Serving at one of thousands of local organizations—including faith-based groups, Head Start Centers, schools, and other youth facilities—you help children learn to read, provide one-on-one tutoring, and guide children at a critical time in their lives. Put simply, [...]

We’re collecting educational and inspirational videos about civic engagement, service, and community; please comment below if you have any to recommend. Thanks! Watch Our Blocks on the YouTubes. Changing the Odds Conference 2009 (video highlights) prev123next TitleChanging the Odds Conference 2009 (video highlights) Runtime3:40 TitleGetting back to Government Is Us Runtime5:50 TitleJim Diers Part 1 [...]

A renewed sense of hope and community pride was born as the sun rose Saturday in an Oceanside neighborhood still recovering from recent gang violence. An estimated 1,000 people turned out for the eighth annual Oceanside SUN (Supporting Urban Neighborhoods) Project. The partnership between the city and community residents, volunteer groups, and corporate sponsors gave [...]

These projects by past Make A Difference Day honorees can inspire your brainstorm sessions for ideas on how your group can use its special services to make a difference. Also on this site: planning guides and other resources to help you turn your ideas into good deeds. Need ideas? Check out the Idea Generator. TEEN [...]

[Ideas: bring nonprofits to neighborhoods; honor local heroes] Area residents are invited to Marshall School on Saturday morning to learn about the services offered by more than 35 community organizations. The “Connect the Dots” event is also being held to highlight the richness of five Duluth neighborhoods — East Hillside, Central Hillside, Lincoln Park, West [...]

The Mission Possible initiative to find solutions for struggling charities came into sharper focus Tuesday, when 25 volunteers gathered to winnow down the best among hundreds of solutions offered by supporters. After nearly three hours of discussion, the most popular ideas included: Finding easier ways to donate, such as transferring interest paid on checking accounts [...]