Ah, did I get your attention?  The problem with blogs is that things get lost way back in the archives - I doubt too many readers actually go back and read them all.  So, I’m bringing an important one back to the front.

Civic Ventures.org is the creation of Marc Freedman, the author of Encore Careers: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life.  For the last several years, Freedman and his group have been promoting the concept of Boomers using their collective experience and wisdom to benefit our society by creating new, possibly unique solutions to many of our ills.

They have created an organization that recognizes the efforts of thousands of folks who have found a cause and applied their passion to it.  If getting involved with the less fortunate, giving back to your local community or finding a better way to provide public services is one of your dreams, you need to get on this bandwagon.

Freedman’s book is inspiring and the website is full of fascinating stories and resources for Boomers who are ready to go back to work to improve the lives of others.    Check it out at www.civicventures.org and read about the Purpose Prizes for 2008 that were just announced.  Six hard-working folks received $100,000 and nine others were awarded $10,000.  They are all over 60 and from towns across the country.  Here’s a link to the press release:

http://www.civicventures.org/news/releases/index.cfm?date=2008_12_03

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