Bringing in volunteers

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa released a blueprint Monday for a system to coordinate volunteers for myriad projects, kicking off Los Angeles' participation in the President Barak Obama-inspired Cities of Service program. Daily News.

"Small acts of everyday heroes bring communities together and help individuals through difficult times," Villaraigosa said at a news conference at Carver Middle School.

"If our young people, especially, do their part and answer the call to service, cities across this country will support their efforts."