December 2003

Jacob Marley from "A Christmas Carol"

Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence, were all my business. The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water in the comprehensive ocean of my business!

November 2003

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad for morals; now we know that it is bad economics.

October 2003

David Shapira

Some of my best friends and colleagues I have met, through volunteerism.

September 2003

Anonymous

You cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening your own.

August 2003

President John F. Kennedy

And so my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.

July 2003

President William Jefferson Clinton

Volunteers enrich our lives every day with their generosity and compassion.

June 2003

Real Age

Lending a helping hand to others may help you live a longer life.

May 2003

Walker Information 2001 National Employee Benchmark Study

62% of employees from companies supporting volunteerism recommend their firm as a good place to work compared to only 39% from those at firms not supporting volunteerism.

April 2003

Ministry of Citizenship, Ontario

Volunteerism is a valued tradition in Ontario.

March 2003

President George W. Bush

Volunteers provide friendship and support to young people who are facing challenging situations, serve as positive role models, and help to instill important values, goals, and skills

February 2003

J. Mario Mcleod of Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Ten-thousand young people in Allegheny County are in need of mentors.

January 2003

Bender Management Team

Volunteerism - We believe the greatest way to build character is by helping others; this is not preferred, but expected.