Kevin Bacon thanks our national Make A Difference Day honorees
- May. 16, 2012
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I've spent a lot of my career covering difficult stories — poverty-stricken neighborhoods, murders, strapped school systems. It's given me a real soft spot for inner-city kids, some of whom are trapped just by accident of birth.
This year's honorees blew our minds and touched our hearts with the compassion and drive they showed. Read more about the awards and the inspiring projects we honor.
Cast your vote for the Make A Difference Day All-Star Award today. The nominees range from ages 9 to 99 and their stories of service are inspirational.
Check out nine projects nominated for the All-Star Award, and pick your favorite starting Wednesday, February 15. The winner receives a $10,000 charitable donation from USA WEEKEND and the Gannett Foundation.
Across the country, in big and small ways, millions volunteered to make a difference in their community. Join us in celebrating all the good!
Millions of people will volunteer in communities around the country on Saturday -- Make A Difference Day. Projects registered in the DAYtaBANK are eligible to enter for national recognition and win $10,000 for your favorite charity. All the details you need to get involved are on makeadifferenceday.com.
View some of our favorite videos, or visit the Make a Difference Day YouTube page for more related videos.
The online project database for this year's Make A Difference Day is open and ready for entries. Get started today! Jul. 16
Does your project qualify? Get the details now! Jul. 16
Everyday kindness makes a difference in eight little lives. May. 29
Members of Congress from Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Nevada, Iowa, Kentucky and Texas pay tribute. May. 8
The Lake County News-Sun has a story and photo gallery about the project at a Waukegan school that was recognized as a National Honoree this year. May. 7
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