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July 13, 2010

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Trees is dedicated to improving the environment where 80% of Americans live: our cities, towns, and villages. Together, ACT's national network of members have planted and cared for 15 million trees with help from over 5 million volunteers.

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	RESEARCH Volunteering Increased in 2009 Surprisingly, despite the recession and financial instability, the national volunteer rate increased to 26.8% in 2009. Other Research: Facing the Urban Challenge: America's Older Distressed Cities Individual Giving Steady in 2009 Trees, Parks May Boost Immunity
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	PUBLIC POLICY 2010 Green Infrastructure Summit Content Available Presentations and videos from ACT's second-annual Green Infrastructure Summit in Washington, DC, are now available to watch and download. Other Public Policy Initiatives: 2010 Advocacy Agenda SBA Tree Planting Bill 2010 Summer District Work Period
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	FUNDING Change for the Children Grants (Deadline: July 15)- DoSomething.org has teamed up with the Change for the Children Foundation to award project grants to individuals age 25 or younger who are taking action in their communities. Other Funding Opportunities: Disney Friends for Change Grants Ameriprise Community Relations Walmart State Giving Program Nonprofit Collaboration Prize
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