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This Old House August 2007 Eboni Munn	Women Build Since its start in 1991, thousands of teams of women have built houses as part of Habitat for Humanity's Women Build program. The most recent projects, in Brooklyn's tough Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, are unique in that they are "green buildings."
This Old House Deborah Snoonian	Home Repair Volunteer Programs Hundreds of organizations perform minor home repairs and landscape work for the elderly and disabled. Learn more about starting or joining a volunteer program where you can put your home improvement skills to work, too.
This Old House Alexandra Bandon	Habitat Building Blitz An army of volunteers build almost 100 houses in two states -- in less than a week.
This Old House January 2008	Non-Profits Help New Orleans Rebuild There are many worthy organizations working to provide housing solutions in New Orleans.
BusinessWeek November 20, 2006 Hovanesian, Hafkin & Palmeri	Habitat For Hustlers Freewheeling banks and lenders are preying on owners of the affordable homes.
The Motley Fool July 2, 2009 Morgan Housel	Dangerously Delaying the Inevitable In order to help the economy recover, the Obama administration relaxes the requirements for government-backed mortgage modifications.
This Old House Alexandra Bandon	An Interview With Jimmy Carter The former president and tireless carpenter talks about the importance -- and joy -- of home building.
The Motley Fool January 14, 2009 Dan Caplinger	Why the Housing Problem Isn't Going Away Low mortgage rates should be fixing everything. So why aren't they?
This Old House Mary Jo Patterson	11 Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Worried you won't be able to make your mortgage payments? Protect your home and your investment with this expert advice
The Motley Fool February 9, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Will the Housing Slump Hurt You? Falling prices may have a big effect on many homeowners. But if you have your financial house in order, you probably won't feel the hurt, and you may be able to turn bad market conditions to your advantage.
AFP eWire February 10, 2015	REPORT: Volunteering and Charitable Giving in Canada In this latest report by Statistics Canada, data collected from the 2013 General Social Survey provides current and comprehensive information about the individuals who volunteered in 2013.
The Motley Fool January 19, 2012 Dan Caplinger	Why Falling Home Ownership Is a Good Thing Don't assume that all the news on housing is bad.
AFP eWire May 4, 2006	Volunteers Still Not Being Used for Maximum Impact A new survey shows that a vast majority of nonprofit organizations are not taking full advantage of the professional skills and knowledge possessed by their volunteers.
Energize December 2005 Susan J. Ellis	Charity Burnout? How to Cope with the Impact of Mother Nature in 2005 The huge commitment of time and money to so many areas needing disaster relief has a ripple effect on volunteer recruitment and fundraising for "everyday," local organization needs. Here are some suggestions to cope during tight times.
IDB America June 2003	IDB supports housing sector in Peru The IDB announced the approval of a $60 million loan to Peru to support the first phase of a $200 million program to transform the housing sector by mobilizing private investment in order to increase the supply of homes and benefit low-income groups.
Energize January 2012 Susan J. Ellis	What Would the Perfect Volunteer Involving Organization Look Like? Here is what I think an organization would look like if it practiced everything we preach about creative, welcoming, and effective volunteer management, led by a skilled director of volunteer involvement.
Energize February 2010 Susan J. Ellis	Both Receiving and Giving Conspicuous by their absence, particularly in human service agencies, are volunteers with a direct, personal connection to the work of the organization
IDB America October 2004 Daniel Drosdoff	A Better Way to Subsidize Housing Homeowners take the initiative in a new housing assistance program in Suriname.
Energize August 2011 Susan J. Ellis	I'll Never Understand Why Executives Still Don't Understand Here is the most succinct set of arguments for not ignoring volunteer involvement.
The Motley Fool March 28, 2007 Dan Caplinger	3 Tips for Spring Homebuyers Falling home prices and upcoming rate adjustments on creative mortgages have current homeowners up against the ropes. It's a buyer's market. Take advantage!
Entrepreneur September 2004 Chris Penttila	Heart of Gold Nonprofits are reaping the rewards of starting for-profit ventures. Baltimore's Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity, for example, expects its new venture to generate an additional $100,000 in revenue during its first full year of operation.
Foundation News & Commentary Sep/Oct 2006 Robert H. Martin	New Orleans' Philanthropic Challenge With hundreds of thousands of New Orleanians still scattered across America, homelessness and the lack of rootedness are felt intensely. Funders are helping to set the stage for transformation.
The Motley Fool January 10, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Housing in 2007: Will a Bubble Burst? Now that a new year is upon us, it's a good time to think of the state of housing in America today. Here's the good news for investors -- and the bad.
Searcher June 2010 Cecilia Hogan	For Our Next (Charitable) Trick, We'll Need a Volunteer The author explores the ins and outs of the volunteer experience and offers suggestions on where to find the ideal volunteer position.
Energize December 2012 Susan J. Ellis	End-of-Year Reports Can Illuminate Volunteer Achievements The invisibility of volunteers in many agency reports is matched only by the presentation of generally useless information about volunteers in other reports.
Energize Susan J. Ellis	Prospective Volunteers Are Closer than You Think Ask yourself what you have done in the last year to make sure that you are really issuing an invitation to become a volunteer to the people in greatest proximity to you.
AFP eWire May 30, 2006	New Website Registers Volunteers for Future Disasters The Points of Light Foundation and Volunteer Center National Network have created a new website to help prepare for future disasters by linking charities with volunteers.
PC World December 24, 2001 Tom Spring	Virtual Volunteers Log On to Help Out You can contribute during (and after) the holidays from the comfort of your PC.
HBS Working Knowledge October 18, 2004 Manda Salls	The Nonprofit Boon from Boomers A new study by the Harvard School of Public Health identifies baby boomers as a great potential source of volunteers in the future. But nonprofits better start making their pitch now.
Energize Susan J. Ellis	Should We Cap the Number of Hours a Volunteer May Serve Each Week? New volunteers may start off gung-ho and promise many hours before they know what they will experience. So I like the practice of setting an initial limit of maximum time until the situation evolves and looks to be successful.
Energize July 2010 Susan J. Ellis	The Correlation between Time Donors and Money Donors All research shows that people who volunteer tend to give more money to charity than people who do not. This often-quoted finding only tells part of the philanthropy story.
Popular Mechanics July 2, 2009 Kyle Roerink	This Fourth of July, Think About Volunteering for Veterans Many activities are available across the country to take care of veteran needs and to commemorate their service at national historic sites.
The Motley Fool August 31, 2009 Dan Caplinger	This Could Be the Best Move You Ever Make The plummeting housing market hasn't just thrown millions of homeowners under the wheels of their mortgage debt; it has also thrown into question whether buying a home really ever makes economic sense.
Energize December 2006 Susan J. Ellis	Together We Stand: Volunteers and Volunteer Resource Managers Connected Frontline volunteers and boardroom volunteers are more alike than different, and the principles of effective volunteer administration apply to each group.
Energize Susan J. Ellis	Volunteering and Employability: Cause or Effect? Most of us in volunteer management support the observation that volunteering builds resumes, provides career exploration, and demonstrates each volunteer's abilities, but can we make the case that volunteering directly affects employability? And is that the point?
Energize June 2006 Susan J. Ellis	Wouldn't It Be Nice to Really Know.... Trends in volunteering are reported largely based on observation and anecdotes rather than on hard data.
The Motley Fool March 19, 2010 Morgan Housel	Homeowners Free-Riding on the Bank's Dime Foreclosed on, but still happily at home.
The Motley Fool August 25, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Hire a Good Contractor These are tough times in which to hunt for a good contractor to repair or spiff up your home. Here are a few tips in engaging one.
Energize February 2006 Susan J. Ellis	The Fair Labor Standards Act and Other Obstacles to Progress As advocates for volunteer engagement, we need to approach specialized counselors as equal team members, remembering that we, too, have expertise to offer.
Energize November 2012 Susan J. Ellis	The Perfect Volunteer Storm What can we observe in all of this outpouring of time and effort for the presidential election and for Hurricane Sandy and what implications can we see for calmer times? Let's do some analysis from our volunteer leadership perspective.
Energize June 2011 Paula J. Beugen	Is the Corporation for National and Community Service on the Right Track for Volunteerism? After energetically working alongside many others to advance the concepts for what became the National and Community Service Act of 1990, I am stunned by the current state of what is now the Corporation for National and Community Service
Energize July 2009 Susan J. Ellis	The Drive towards "Highly-skilled" and "Pro Bono" Volunteering Skilled or skills-based volunteering is the practice of using work-related knowledge and expertise in a volunteer opportunity
Energize May 2010 Susan J. Ellis	The Self-Directed Volunteer The author discusses what is meant by the "self-directed" volunteer and what this means for philanthropic organizations.
Energize November 2011 Susan J. Ellis	Part-time Volunteer Management Means Equally Limited Volunteer Involvement, It is hardly news that the majority of people who lead volunteer involvement are expected to do so part-time.
Financial Planning May 1, 2013 June Fletcher	Elder Housing Options for Clients Aging clients may need to adjust real estate holdings to address changing health care needs. Here are 7 strategies to consider.
Energize August 1, 2007 Susan J. Ellis	The Big Merger: Many Unanswered Questions The merger between the Points of Light Foundation and Hands On Network has the potential for a positive impact on volunteerism. But, there are more questions than answers about the new entity.
Energize June 2005 Susan J. Ellis	Mobile Volunteers - `Tis the Season In the past, one simply wished vacationing volunteers a good time and hoped they'd return in a few months. But if the person is going to have access to a computer and the Internet while away, consider a virtual assignment.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Are You Upside-Down? Falling property values have people owing more than their house is worth. If you're in this situation, don't panic. However, don't expect to find easy answers.
The Motley Fool December 14, 2011 Morgan Housel	Who Really Caused the Housing Bubble The second-home boom.
The Motley Fool January 9, 2012 Dan Caplinger	Why This Mortgage Move Is a Bad Idea The rumored proposal to allow refinancing doesn't address the true problem.