In their op-ed in the Detroit Free Press titled “Don’t Discount the Value or Distress of Nonprofits,” John Bridgeland and Bruce Reed make a compelling case for the Serve America Act. In the wake of this economic crisis, the demand for services nonprofits provide is rapidly increasing, while the funding and support for the organizations are failing.

The evaporation of wealth has decimated charitable contributions; state and local budget shortfalls are costing nonprofits their best paying clients; and the human need for nonprofit help is skyrocketing as nonprofit resources shrink.

Bridgeland and Reed highlight not only the increasing demand for the services the nonprofit sector provides, but the important role the nonprofit sector can, and should, play in moving our country out of this recession.

Times of trial have always summoned the greatness of our people. As the administration, Congress, statehouses and communities look for innovative ways to respond to the economic downturn, they must include the nonprofit sector in their response. By doing so, we can help save our economy and engage more Americans in serving their nation.

We ask you to join Bridgeland and Reed in taking a stand, and working to pass the Serve America Act!

Read Bridgeland and Reed’s editorial here.