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Dec
04
2012
We Spy Lady Gaga and Other Faves Taking Action: It's #GoodSpotting Time!
by MTV Act Blog
  The holiday season is all about giving back and our friends at the Case Foundation are giving away $25,000 in grants and prizes when you SPOT the GOOD in the world. #GoodSpotting is so easy, and actually quite fun! You can get involved 1 of 3 ways: either snap a photo, share...
Nov
26
2012
Finding Fearless: By the Numbers
by The Case Foundation
The Case Foundation's shares an infographic detailing highlights from our 1,200 plus submissions for Finding Fearless. Public voting is now open to decide who will win additional grants and prizes. Learn more about the leading city, state and issue areas from our submissions.
Nov
16
2012
Finding Fearless
Finding Fearless - We're just getting started
by Jean Case
Today we are proud to announce the winners of Finding Fearless, our campaign to recognize, reward and inspire fearless changemakers nationwide, and a pillar of our Be Fearless initiative. We’re equally excited to kick off “Fan Favorite” voting, giving the public the chance to decide which winners...
Nov
14
2012
AmeriCorps Alum Credits Teamwork and Need for Urgency in Journey to Be Fearless
by guest blogger: Anita Yip
Despite my fear of heights, I found myself hanging off of the alpine tower challenge course out in the Berkshires as part of the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship's fall retreat. My muscles were taut from scaling the climbing wall and slowly working my way up a cargo net and giant's ladder duo. I...
Nov
14
2012
A Google Analytics For Local Governments
by Co.Exist
Want to know if you’re fixing potholes well or responding to 911 fast enough? A new piece of software called Compass can track your progress and compare you to neighboring municipalities, bringing some aspects of the smart city to smaller towns.
Nov
06
2012
Veterans Day
Join Us and Show Your Support for Veterans Day
by the Case Foundation
Every Veterans Day we remember and honor the service members who have risked their lives to keep us safe. Generations of soldiers have sacrificed so much for our country, and we’d like to take a moment to offer a few ways to show our appreciation to them and give back to the veterans’ community....
Nov
02
2012
I voted sticker
Election Day Resources Roundup
by The Case Foundation
As we approach Election Day this Tuesday, November 6, we'd like to take some time to reflect on how meaningful our constitutional right to vote has been in this country. From the very first presidential election in 1789, the American people have anxiously awaited to exercise their right to vote for...
Nov
02
2012
Google Launches Voter Information Tool
by Mashable
  The Presidential Election is less than a week away and voters are searching for last-minute information. Googleand its Politics & Elections team have launched a tool to help voters get the important information they need ahead of November 6. The tool allows you to locate...
Oct
25
2012
Kathryn Hanna
The Civil Rights Issue of Our Time: a City Year Corps Member's Perspective
by guest blogger: Kathryn Hanna
I often find it challenging to explain to friends and family the exact nature of my work, and why it’s important. Sure, I can tell people that “every 26 seconds a student gives up on school in America.” I can throw out statistics like, “more than 50 percent of the nation’s high school dropouts come...
Oct
22
2012
Watch TEDxMidAtlantic LIVE online this weekend
by The Case Foundation
44 thinkers, doers, and innovators. All of them with deeply inspiring stories of their journey to Be Fearless. All in one place, this coming weekend, for TEDxMidAtlantic. The Case Foundation is proud to be a Principal Partner for this special event, held for the first time ever over two days, with...
Oct
22
2012
Why Millennials Matter: Jean Case &Peter Panepento (Part 2)
by Achieve
Jean Case spoke on Why Millennials Matter at MCON 2012 virtual conference on how organizations can engage Millennials. This is part 2 of a 2 part series.
Oct
22
2012
Why Millennials Matter: Jean Case & Peter Panepento (Part 1)
by Achieve
Jean Case spoke on Why Millennials Matter at MCON 2012 virtual conference on how organizations can engage Millennials. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.

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