I've been on a real do-gooder kick lately. Last night I heard a great speaker from NYC Service, which is a city agency that aims to get more New Yorkers to volunteer.
They do some pretty incredible work -- such as getting volunteers to track students who are truant and back into school, among other projects. I found most interesting their public service project that alerts low-income and homeless people to the dangers of for-profit schools. Apparently these schools target these groups, have them take out massive student loans and, essentially, giving them nothing in return.
I figured I would mention NYC Service since people are always looking for ways to volunteer in the city. They'll take in corporate groups as well.
