How can we do our part? Starbucks and Hands On Network are supporting the President’s call for national service. Go into your local Starbucks till January 25, 2009 and tell your barista that you’ll pledge five hours this year to help others. (Code words are “I’m In!”) In return they’ll hook you up with a free tall brewed cup of coffee. Check out their website pledge5.starbucks.com. You can enter your zip code for a list of volunteering opportunities in your area. Need a few ideas?: – support a local food bank – provide skills to a nonprofit – clean up your community – walk or run for a cause – mentor a child or teen – help a local family in need Happy volunteering! pledge5.starbucks.com
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