Volunteering

The 40th annual National Volunteer Week is now underway. The celebration honors individuals and organizations dedicated to giving back to the community.

Thousands of volunteers across the country are remembering September 11, 2001 with acts of service. More than 240 people in Buffalo are doing work at Delaware Park, the Little Portion Friary, and the Peter Young Housing Altamont Program for the 9/11 National Day of Service.

Tuesday is National Philanthropy Day.  But at St. Bonaventure University, students are encouraged to give something back every day.  As WBFO's Mark Scott reports, such giving is part of the Franciscan tradition that dates back to the days of St. Francis of Assisi.