ioby Me

If "Localize Me" is the new "Biggie Size Me," ioby is the Happy Meal of environmental action networks.

This nascent Brooklyn-based nonprofit start-up promises to connect donors and volunteers with local environmental projects. It looks like it will be a great incubator for innovative ideas and getting-involvedness.

Got a great project or some cash or time to spare? Learn more here or watch this snappy video:

Volunteer to Save the Economy

"THIS week, President Obama called upon all Americans to volunteer, to pitch in and give back. We hope that the president is serious about this challenge, because providing more opportunities for national and community service won’t just lift the nation’s spirit, it could help save the economy."

More from the New York Times Op-Ed Page.