Sweetest Day originated during the 1920s and is a day to show your appreciation for those who are less fortunate, in need or just to honor special people in your life. It is truly about good deeds, not gifts and is not at all similar to Valentine's Day. Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October every year and is very popular in the mid-west region of the United States.

Barack Obama today sent a message to supporters about the kick off of United We Serve calling on people to volunteer to be part of this effort.

"The Games of the XXIX Olympiad will receive 52,000 registered guests, including 17,000 athletes and team officials who will reside in the Beijing Olympic Village," said Xiang Ping, deputy director of BOCOG Games Services Department.

Sex offenders are suing in Georgia for the right to help out at church. The Southern Center for Human Rights based in Atlanta filed a lawsuit on Tuesday on behalf of 15,400 sex offenders on Georgia’s state registry.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., employees, family and friends volunteered their time to help clean up litter and debris at Jones Beach State Park on Saturday, September 15, as part of the 21st Annual International Coastal Cleanup.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today encouraged all Pennsylvanians to recognize National Preparedness Month in September in three simple ways: be prepared, be aware and volunteer.

Ford Motor Company employees and retirees around the world are volunteering their time and talents during the week of Sept. 3-11 to make a positive impact in the communities where they work, live and play. More than 8,200 people have committed to participate in volunteering their time.