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Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) launched its 2011 Photo Contest: The Many Faces of CCS today for former volunteers of CCS programs to enter for their chance to win a variety of prizes, including the first place grand prize — a complimentary one-week volunteer abroad program.
September 12, 2011It’s the official first day of summer, and Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) volunteers from around the world are embarking on another summer of service.
June 21, 2011Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) promotes the importance of international volunteering as an educational and academic experience in many ways, including attending the recent 2011 NAFSA conference.
June 15, 2011Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) was recently included as one of The NonProfit Times’ “50 Best Nonprofits to Work for 2011.”
May 13, 2011During National Volunteer Week, Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) officially announces its partnership with HandsOn Network (HON), continuing its dedication to mobilize more individuals in volunteer service, both internationally and domestically.
April 15, 2011Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) was chosen as a recommended organization for Creative Learning's new America's Unofficial Ambassadors (AUA) program, an initiative aimed at "Building Peace through Service in the Muslim World."
March 15, 2011Cross-Cultural Solutions has launched the 2011 Video Contest: My Take on the CCS Experience for former volunteers to share their perspectives on volunteering abroad.
March 14, 2011Today, on the 25th observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) is launching a campus clubs initiative to encourage students, and their campuses, to engage in service throughout the year.
January 17, 2011The Peace Corps recently kicked off its 50th anniversary year and Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) and other leading organizations gathered to commemorate the milestone, reflect on the impact and influence of the Peace Corps, and discuss the state of international volunteering, 50 years later.
October 27, 2010CCS will attend Orlando@50+, AARP's national event and expo from Thursday, September 30
th to Saturday, October 2
nd to share information about volunteering abroad with the nation's largest membership organization for people over 50.
September 29, 2010Recent, widespread reports on the likelihood of an ease on travel restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba have made Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS), the former leading provider of legal, people-to-people travel to Cuba for Americans, envision the future of their previously halted programs.
August 16, 2010This month, Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) officially reached 25,000 volunteers who have given their service and become involved in global issues first-hand.
August 10, 2010Cross-Cultural Solutions attended a forum on International Volunteering and Service held at the Brookings Institution which presented research findings and policy recommendations for a “Service World.”
July 2, 2010In the shadow of Martin Luther King Jr. Day — a nationally recognized day of service — Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) is aiming to motivate people everywhere to keep the spirit to serve alive, by kicking off a full year of service.
January 26, 2010Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) has launched the “CCS Marketplace,” an online store featuring various products bearing the CCS name and logo.
December 14, 2009CCS will attend the annual AARP National Event & Expo, “Vegas@50+,” from Thursday, October 22nd to Saturday, October 24th to share information about volunteering abroad with the nation’s largest membership organization for people over 50.
October 20, 2009CCS volunteers and sponsors can now make payments in CAD via personal check, traveler’s check, bank draft, wire transfer, money order, or credit card with Visa or MasterCard. The program fee and discounts in CAD are now published on the CCS website.
July 27, 2009As President Barack Obama makes his way back to the United States from visiting Russia and Ghana last week, Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) is proud to be at the forefront of the movement toward global citizenship, as CCS supports thousands of people to volunteer in both countries as well as work side-by-side with local people on community-led initiatives.
July 15, 2009Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS), a leading operator of volunteering abroad programs around the world, has launched new online fundraising resources for its volunteers. This new section includes a 10-step guide for successful fundraising, sample letters, press releases to promote fundraising efforts, and innovative widgets to connect with social media networks and personal contacts.
June 3, 2009Cross-Cultural Solutions recently launched a new website with enhanced, interactive features to help the many people who want to heed the call for international service.
February 6, 2009Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) is seeing record numbers of Canadian volunteers from all walks of life, along with a spike in new media coverage across the country.
December 22, 2008Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) just launched a new opportunity for people to volunteer in Africa this coming spring and summer—Robertson, South Africa.
December 18, 2008Cross-Cultural Solutions is proud to launch the CCS Community, a website dedicated to social networking for people who share an interest in international volunteering.
October 8, 2008Cross-Cultural Solutions has recently become one of only 35 organizations worldwide to be included as a member of the UK-based Year Out Group.
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