THE RURBAN FRINGE

A Quality Life

“Ironically, rural America has become viewed by a growing number of Americans as having a higher quality of life … not because of what it has, but rather because of what it does not have.”
- Don A. Dillman

‘The Way We Get By’

With volunteerism on my mind this week, I was astounded to come across the website promoting the new documentary release, The Way We Get By, a film which begins …
“… as a seemingly idiosyncratic story about troop greeters – a group of senior citizens who gather daily at a small airport to thank American soldiers departing and [...]

Volunteer Power Tool – A Basic Recruitment Plan

April 19-25, 2009 saw the promotion and celebration of National Volunteer Week in Canada, recognizing the contribution of thousands of volunteers who support worthy programs and services across the country.
I volunteer.  Along with almost 12 million other Canadians – 45% of the population – we agree that making a positive contribution to our communities is an [...]

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