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Neighbors Who Volunteered

75,700,000

Last year (Sept 2022–Sept 2023) neighbors contributed 4.99B hours — ≈ 13,671,233 hours/day • ≈ 9,494 hours/min

Source: https://www.americorps.gov/newsroom/press-release/more-757-million-people-volunteered-america-americorps-reports

People Working in Nonprofits

12,800,000

That’s 9.9% of private-sector jobs (2022), across 300k+ organizations.

Source: https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2024/nonprofits-accounted-for-12-8-million-jobs-9-9-percent-of-private-sector-employment-in-2022.htm

Ways to Help (Live Floor)

100,000+

Idealist/VolunteerMatch network listings — a reliable, always-on starting point.

Source: https://www.idealist.org/en/careers/how-to-get-started-volunteering

Local Governments in the U.S.

90,837

Cities, counties, school & special districts — thousands of boards and commissions to serve.

Source: https://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/regional-economist/2024/march/local-governments-us-number-type
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July 29th- Reimagining Irvinton Village Community Dinner

This event is part of the planning phase for redeveloping Irvinton Village under the <strong>HUD Choice Neighborhoods initiative</strong>. The planning team—led by the Houston Housing Authority, in partnership with the City of Houston, LISC Houston, Avenue CDC, LRK—wants to hear directly from community members about priorities for housing, neighborhood needs, and opportunity.</p>

No decisions have been made yet—your voice will help shape the direction of the plan.

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