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America's 250th Birthday: 4 Million Volunteers Wanted!

12/31/2025

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The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission aims to make America's 250th birthday a major volunteering event through the America Gives program.
The program seeks to revive declining volunteer rates, noting only 28% of Americans participate in charitable activities.
The program targets young people to offer meaningful connections and manageable volunteering opportunities.
The effort aims to engage 4 million volunteers in local projects to foster patriotism and national unity amid political divisions.

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The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission aims to make America's 250th birthday a major volunteering event through the America Gives program.
The program seeks to revive declining volunteer rates, noting only 28% of Americans participate in charitable activities.
The program targets young people to offer meaningful connections and manageable volunteering opportunities.
The effort aims to engage 4 million volunteers in local projects to foster patriotism and national unity amid political divisions.