Rockefeller Foundation Gives $2 Million to Help Cities Promote Volunteerism

"Cities around the country today face increased need with fewer resources --
and many mayors see great potential in tapping the willingness of Americans to
help their neighbors as an important strategy to get through these difficult
days," said Mayor Bloomberg, who appointed the nation's first municipal Chief
Service Officer in June 2009. "The generosity of the Rockefeller Foundation
will enable ten cities to dramatically accelerate their local efforts to
increase the amount and impact of service."