Unemployed put skills to use to beat the out-of-work blues
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by Amanda Pazornik

Since the recession began in December 2007, roughly 5 million jobs have been lost, with nearly 3 million of those vanishing in the last five months, according  to the U.S. Department of Labor.

As a result, many out-of-work individuals have taken up volunteering as a way to stay connected, maintain a routine, and feel needed.

And for three Bay Area residents helping Jewish institutions, it’s working.

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Posted by Admin on April 17, 2009