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Redirecting the United Way

Durkin to lead charity in time of transition

By Sacha Pfeiffer
Globe Staff / December 26, 2007

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When he graduated from Boston College 30 years ago, Michael K. Durkin, freshly steeped in Jesuit principles of social justice, was troubled by the sight of people standing in food lines and sleeping on the streets. Like many young idealists, he was drawn to community service. But work in a classroom or social service agency held little appeal. (Full article: 1080 words)

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