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Illinois Ranks #1 in Volunteer Rate Among the Country’s 8 Largest States

2.57 Million Illinoisans Give $7.2 Billion in Service

SPRINGFIELD, IL –-(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2014.  The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is commending the state’s 2.57 million volunteers who made a difference through volunteerism last year. Illinois volunteers served nearly 320 million total hours, which is valued at $7.2 billion.

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“Illinois has a strong tradition of neighbors helping neighbors,” said Scott McFarland, Executive Director of the Serve Illinois Commission. “Across our state,…

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