The crossroads community

Volunteers in non-profit groups are a valuable workforce that contributes to economic development and supports people in need in the U.S. However, many non-profit groups face challenges including engaging and sustaining volunteer participation, as well ...

As technology becomes more embedded in our daily lives, there is a great deal of hope about the use of information technology to achieve positive community outcomes like increasing access to local information, promoting civic engagement, and creating ...

In this study we report the findings of a survey on a virtual community of knowledge and interest for end-users. We approach a community participant both as a member and a user, who is also a virtual value initiator for other members. The central issue ...