Studies and Research on Volunteerism and Service:

National Conference on Citizenship Reports on the link between civic health and unemployment:  

2011 Report

2012 Report

Christian Science Monitor Article

Urban Institute National Center for Charitable Statistics:

Number of Public Charities (501-c-3 nonprofits)

RI Nonprofits Compared to New England States

        Number of Public Charities in Rhode Island 2010

Johns Hopkins University Center for Civil Society Studies:

Bulletin #39 Nonprofit Employment

Population Data:

Population Change 2000 to 2010 By State

Volunteering in America Reports:

CNCS 2011 Report

RI Data

RI 2006-2011 Trend

New SRI Research: Business Partnerships in Education