5O1CONNECT Launches ‘Day of Service’ St. Louis Initiative

Feb. 4, 2012 - PRLog -- February 4, 2012, St. Louis- 501 Connect, Inc. announces the launch of 'Day of Service' St. Louis, an initiative to connect busy professionals, full-time students, employee groups, and parents wanting to bring volunteerism into family life with short-duration volunteer opportunities in the greater St. Louis area.

The  'Day of Service' St. Louis website provides a central location for community members to find one-day (done-in-a-day), one-weekend or one-week ‘Day of Service’ events hosted by local nonprofit organizations. These events provide meaningful service opportunities for every type of civic-minded person or group. Whether planting a community garden, running a 5k, collecting shoes and clothing, painting a room, or preparing a warm meal, to those served by St. Louis area nonprofit organizations, these events make all the difference in the world.

Greater St. Louis area nonprofit organizations can post special, short-term projects from their  my5O1Connect account. Project information will appear on ‘Day of Service’ St. Louis pages, searchable by individuals and groups all over the area. To learn more about 'Day of Service' St. Louis, visit  http://www.501connect.com/dos/day-of-service.php or email info@501connect.com.

501Connect is a St. Louis, Missouri nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community by bringing together area nonprofits and volunteers. The 501Connect.com online services makes it easier than ever for those wanting to make a difference to find ways to volunteer by searching volunteer opportunities by area of interest, organization or location.

501Connect.com is the only online resource of its kind dedicated exclusively to the St. Louis community.  Currently, hundreds of Greater St. Louis Area nonprofit organizations are utilizing 501Connect’s online services, including local chapters of many of the oldest and most trusted national organizations. Thousands of visitors use the website monthly to search for volunteer opportunities, job opportunities in the nonprofit sector, charity events and more. To learn more about 501Connect, visit http://www.501connect.com/.

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501Connect provides programs and services designed to enhance the presence of nonprofit organizations and promote social responsibility throughout the St. Louis region by educating, sharing knowledge, facilitating relationships and inspiring others.