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Service News : Press Releases

September 30, 2004 AmeriCorps Announces $122 Million Awards Package 401 State Grants Will Support 12,000 Members
September 24, 2004 Support from General Mills Foundation Allows AmeriCorps*VISTA Team to Respond to Florida Hurricanes
September 17, 2004 Funds for MLK Day Service Projects Now Available
September 17, 2004 National Service Agency to Award ‘Challenge Grants’ to 6 Nonprofit Organizations
September 9, 2004 National Service Chief Views Florida Hurricane Response and Announces Two Disaster Preparedness Grants
September 7, 2004 National Service Agency Announces Grants to Expand Homeland Security Volunteer Efforts
September 1, 2004 Corporation for National and Community Service Marks “10 Years Serving America”
August 18, 2004 AmeriCorps Grants to Support 4,350 Members
August 17, 2004 AmeriCorps*NCCC Tapped By FEMA For Charley Recovery Efforts
August 11, 2004 ‘Next Generation’ Grants Support New Efforts in National Service
July 20, 2004 Gov. Bush Announces AmeriCorps Mentoring Program at Florida Colleges
July 15, 2004 Corporation Announces New Director of Government Relations
July 14, 2004 White House Unveils Parent Corps Drug Prevention Program
July 12, 2004 President Recognizes RSVP Volunteer for Dedication to Service
July 6, 2004 $2.9 Million in Funding Available for AmeriCorps Professional Corps Programs
June 25, 2004 President's National Service Chief to Join 300 Hispanic Youth in Phoenix Community Service Project
June 10, 2004 40th Anniversary Study to Assess VISTA's Impact on Volunteers
June 8, 2004 Service Crucial to Successful Life, Former President Tells Volunteer Leaders
June 7, 2004 AmeriCorps Announces Grants to Support 13,000 Members
June 7, 2004 Learn and Serve America Announces $4 Million in Grants To Engage Students in Security-Related Efforts
June 7, 2004 Corporation and Points of Light Foundation to Collaborate In Engaging Students in Homeland Security Efforts
June 4, 2004 Actor and Civic Spokesman Sean Astin to Address National Volunteer Conference in Kansas City
June 4, 2004 Corporation to Honor 'Spirit of Service' Award Winners at National Conference in Kansas City
May 26, 2004 John Glenn Presents President's Volunteer Service Award to Ohio Students Following Record-Setting Food Drive
May 25, 2004 AmeriCorps*NCCC, The Home Depot and KaBOOM! to Build New Playground in One Day
May 25, 2004 Corporation for National and Community Service Announces Renewal of 102 AmeriCorps Programs Supporting 6,850 Members
May 20, 2004 AmeriCorps and Habitat for Humanity Mark 10 Years of National Service by Building 22 Dallas Homes in Nine Days
May 17, 2004 America’s Volunteer and National Service Leaders To Converge in Kansas City
May 13, 2004 $2.6 Million in Challenge Grant Funds Available to to Nonprofits to Expand Volunteer Efforts
May 7, 2004 Corporation for National and Community Service Announces Grants to Support 3,600 AmeriCorps Members
May 5, 2004 Nonprofit Expert to Direct Research Unit at Corporation for National and Community Service
April 30, 2004 Older Americans Month 2004 A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
April 29, 2004 Presidential Freedom Scholarships Available to Honor High School Students for Outstanding Service
April 23, 2004 President Bush Serves with AmeriCorps Team at Florida Coastal Reserve
April 22, 2004 Two Senior Corps Volunteers Receive National Award for Outstanding Service
April 18, 2004 Volunteers: Power of one and many (Washington Times op-ed)
April 17, 2004 National Volunteer Week 2004 A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
April 16, 2004 Learn and Serve America Announces $39 Million in Grants To Support Service-Learning Programs
April 2, 2004 New Director Takes Helm of AmeriCorps*NCCC
March 26, 2004 AmeriCorps Helps Congress Build America
March 25, 2004 $4 Million in Funding Available for Organizations to Engage Volunteers in Homeland Security
March 18, 2004 Outstanding National and Community Service Volunteers Sought for Spirit of Service Award
March 17, 2004 New Grants to Support 17,000 AmeriCorps Members
February 27, 2004 President’s Executive Order on National and Community Service
February 19, 2004 New Study Details Volunteer Management Capacity at U.S. Charities and Congregations, and Potential Enhancements.
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February 18, 2004 360 AmeriCorps Members to Serve in Homeland Security Projects
February 13, 2004 Training Available for Homeland Security Volunteer Programs
February 2, 2004 President's 2005 Budget Would Engage Record Number of Americans in Service
January 23, 2004 AmeriCorps and Corporation to Receive Historic Funding Increase
January 16, 2004 Americans Celebrate King Holiday By Serving Others
January 16, 2004 National Conference of Black Mayors, AmeriCorps*VISTA Announce Initiative to Aid Children of Prisoners
January 9, 2004 Funding Available for Organizations to Engage Students in Homeland Security Projects
January 7, 2004 GE Foundation Supports Local AmeriCorps Projects
December 31, 2003 President Appoints 3 Directors to Board of Corporation for National and Community Service
December 23, 2003 Clay Aiken's New Foundation Donates $25,000 to Service and Civic Participation Council
December 20, 2003 President Devotes Radio Address to Volunteerism
December 17, 2003 Volunteer Service by Americans Increases
December 12, 2003 Senate Confirms Carol Kinsley's Re-appointment to Board of Corporation for National and Community Service
December 10, 2003 David Eisner Confirmed as New CEO of Corporation for National and Community Service
December 8, 2003 House Approves Significant Budget Increase for AmeriCorps and Corporation for National and Community Service
December 4, 2003 Corporation for National and Community Service Achieves Fourth Consecutive Clean Audit
December 2, 2003 Building a culture of service (Washington Times op-ed)
November 26, 2003 Corporation Board Chair Statement on National Service Funding
November 26, 2003 National Service Agency Awards Grants to Support Service Projects on Martin Luther King Holiday
November 14, 2003 White House Urges Senate to Provide Full Funding for National Service
November 13, 2003 AmeriCorps*VISTA Members Train To Combat Poverty, Reach At-Risk Groups
November 13, 2003 President Bush to Recognize Florida Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
November 12, 2003 Thanksgiving Volunteer Drive Urges Seniors to Pledge Their Time and Experience
October 31, 2003 National Service Responds to California Fires
October 30, 2003 USA Freedom Corps Director Calls for Full Funding of President’s National Service Budget (Baltimore Sun op-ed)
October 27, 2003 Conference Focuses on Community Service Among Native Americans
October 27, 2003 AmeriCorps and Senior Corps Volunteers Help Out on Make A Difference Day
October 24, 2003 National Service Agency Announces Grants to Support 300 AmeriCorps Members Meeting Needs of Children and Youth
October 20, 2003 National Service Agency Reaches Out to New Organizations with 'Next Generation Grant' Competition
October 15, 2003 Former President George Bush Honors Two Programs that Engage AmeriCorps Members to Help America's Youth
October 14, 2003 South Dakota Groups Receive $256,000 in AmeriCorps Grants
October 8, 2003 Tavis Smiley Foundation Honors AmeriCorps*NCCC With 'Partner in Action' Award
September 30, 2003 President's Council Discusses Plans to Encourage Volunteer Service and Civic Participation Across America View Photos
September 25, 2003 National Service Agency Announces Grants to Support 400 AmeriCorps*VISTAs to Fight Poverty
September 24, 2003 AmeriCorps*NCCC Members Respond to Hurricane Isabel
September 15, 2003 National Service Agency Undertakes Comprehensive Effort To Strengthen Management
September 10, 2003 National Service Agency Renews Homeland Security Volunteer Grants Prompted by September 11 Attacks
September 4, 2003 Miss America State Title Holders Earn President’s Volunteer Service Award
August 29, 2003 AmeriCorps Announces $10 Million in Grants to Support 5,000 More AmeriCorps Members Serving this Year
August 20, 2003 Rhode Island Senior Corps Volunteers Keep in Touch With Military Families
August 14, 2003 Senior Corps Launches New Volunteer Projects in Six States
July 30, 2003 National Service Agency Awards $40 Million in Grants To Support Service-Learning Programs
July 18, 2003 National Service Agency Announces $3 Million in Grants for 80 Senior Corps Organizations
July 11, 2003 New Leaders to Head National Service Agency in Ongoing Strengthening and Comprehensive Reform
July 11, 2003 AmeriCorps Announces Additional Grants for 2003
June 25, 2003 Senior Corps Seeks 100,000 Volunteers for America's Communities
June 16, 2003 Challenge Grants Awarded to 8 Nonprofit Organizations
June 16, 2003 AmeriCorps Announces First Grants for 2003
June 9, 2003 Corporation Announces Spirit of Service Award Winners
June 8, 2003 Volunteer Leaders Urged to Grow Culture of Service
May 15, 2003 AmeriCorps and Senior Corps Volunteers Respond to Tornadoes and Floods
April 30, 2003 Corporation announces new study of America’s nonprofit sector
April 30, 2003 ADVISORY: National Service Agency to Co-Sponsor White House Forum on American History, Civics, and Service
April 2, 2003 AmeriCorps and Kentucky School Launch Operation Appreciation
March 24, 2003 Challenge Grants Available To Assist Expansion Of Nonprofits
March 27, 2003 AmeriCorps and Senior Corps Help America Stay Alert
February 3, 2003 President Calls for More AmeriCorps and Senior Volunteers
January 30, 2003 Message From CEO on First Anniversary of USA Freedom Corps
January 28, 2003 AmeriCorps Member Honored at State of the Union Address
January 17, 2003 National Service Volunteers Lead Effort to Make King Holiday "a Day On"
December 19, 2002 AmeriCorps Brings On Three New Managers to Run National Service Programs
December 18, 2002 Bureau of Labor Statistics and US Census Report "New Benchmark in Volunteer Service
December 13, 2002 Twenty Americans Honored With The President's Community Volunteer Awards
November 30, 2002 President Encourages Volunteer Service in His Weekly Radio Address
November 26, 2002 Woodrow Wilson Center and National Service Agency Launch Civil Society Scholars Program
November 21, 2002 Educators and Students Can Honor September 11th Victims Through Community Service
November 15, 2002 National Service Chief to Address Conference on Service in Indian Country
November 13, 2002 Elaine Chao Swears in Michelle Guillermin As CFO Of National Service Agency
November 8, 2002 AmeriCorps Members to Spend Veterans Day Reaching Out to Veterans in Need
October 31, 2002 National Service Agency Awards Grants For Martin Luther King Day Service Projects
October 28, 2002 Volunteer Leaders Sharpen Skills to Strengthen Homeland Security
October 24, 2002 Commerce Secretary, White House Staff, Team Up with AmeriCorps to Build Playground for Make A Difference Day
October 23, 2002 AmeriCorps and Senior Corps Make a Difference for Battered Women
October 18, 2002 Corporation for National and Community Service Unveils New Logos
October 8, 2002 GE Fund Provides Grants to Five AmeriCorps Projects
September 17, 2002 National Service Agency Launches 3 New Initiatives to Enhance Citizenship
September 11, 2002 September 11 Message from CEO
September 4, 2002 Robert Dole Swears In J. Russell George as Inspector General of Corporation for National and Community Service
September 2, 2002 President Announces New Guidebook to Help Bring Service Programs to Schools
August 27, 2002 Lenkowsky Speaks at National Press Club on "Protecting the Homeland: What Volunteers Can Do"
August 27, 2002 Senior Corps and AmeriCorps Launch New Recruitment Campaign "Americans Give Back" PSAs Encourage Everyone to Answer President's Call to Service
August 9, 2002 AmeriCorps Receives Award from American Red Cross for Outstanding Disaster Services
July 30, 2002 President Urges Swift Passage of Citizen Service Act
July 30, 2002 President Unveils New Web Site and PSA Campaign to Encourage Americans to Answer Call to Service
July 18, 2002 White House and Corporation for National and Community Service Announce New Grants to Involve Volunteers in Homeland Security
July 17, 2002 White House Officials Announce Grants to Support Volunteers in Homeland Security
July 16, 2002 All 50 Governors Urge Congress to Reauthorize National Service
June 11, 2002 Senior Corps and Marriott Launch Alliance to Engage Older Americans in Service
June 10, 2002 Volunteer Leaders Urged to Echo President's Call to Service in their Communities
June 10, 2002 National Service Volunteers Recognized for Outstanding Service
June 9, 2002 Respond to September 11 by Building a Nation of Volunteers
June 6, 2002 America's Volunteer and Community Service Leaders Meet in Utah
May 24, 2002 President Bush Hails Bipartisan Introduction of Citizen Service Act
May 22, 2002 America's Volunteer and Community Service Leaders Meet in Utah
April 26, 2002 Presidential Freedom Scholarships to Reward Service, Citizenship by High School Students
April 22, 2002 President Celebrates Earth Day at AmeriCorps Project
April 18, 2002 16 Schools Receive National Honor for Linking Service and Learning
April 9, 2002 President Bush Unveils Principles to Strengthen National Service
March 27, 2002 Olympic Torch Awarded To 'Team AmeriCorps' For Humanitarian Help During Salt Lake Games
March 22, 2002 AmeriCorps Seeks People With Business Backgrounds to Join Newly Launched 'Entrepreneur Corps'
March 4, 2002 AmeriCorps Applications Rise 50 Percent Since President's State of the Union Address
March 1, 2002 Indiana Professor to Direct Federal Service Agency's Newly Reorganized Research Division
February 15, 2002 AmeriCorps Responds to National Disaster Following Mid-Western Ice Storm
January 31, 2002 President Bush Highlights Senior Corps and AmeriCorps in Travels to Promote USA Freedom Corps
January 30, 2002 President Calls on All Americans to Serve and Creates USA Freedom Corps
January 18, 2002 Americans Respond to King's Call to Service
January 11, 2002 AmeriCorps to Assist Utah Charities During Olympics
January 3, 2002 NFL Coaches Urge Americans to Serve on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
December 17, 2001 New Congressional Affairs Team Joins Corporation for National and Community Service
November 20, 2001 President and First Lady Express "Thanks for Giving" and Urge Americans to Serve and Donate More
November 16, 2001 Vice President Swears In New Head of Corporation for National and Community Service
November 9, 2001 President Bush Taps AmeriCorps and Senior Corps to Support Homeland Security Efforts
November 9, 2001 Texas Service Leader to Take Helm of AmeriCorps
October 18, 2001 Federal Agencies Respond to Need From Local Pantries on Make a Difference Day
October 8, 2001 AmeriCorps*NCCC Members Assist Recovery Efforts in New York City
October 3, 2001 Senate Confirms Leslie Lenkowsky to Head Corporation for National and Community Service
September 26, 2001 Lawmakers Tell Corporation Board They Are Committed to Reauthorizing National Service This Congress
September 12, 2001 Message from CEO on Terrorist Attacks
August 27, 2001 AmeriCorps Blitzes 15 Atlanta Campuses in Search of Recruits
August 1, 2001 AmeriCorps*VISTA Kicks Off Conference Series at Brown University
July 31, 2001 President Bush Sends Lenkowsky Nomination to Senate
July 26, 2001 Navajo, Mille Lacs Band and Denver AmeriCorps Members in Houston to Help With Cleanup (Press Release from FEMA)
July 13, 2001 AmeriCorps Brings Jobs, Opportunity for Service to McClellan Park
July 1, 2001 Habitat Founder Challenges Volunteer Leaders to End Poverty Housing
June 30, 2001 President's Advisor Outlines Government's Role in Strengthening Communities
June 29, 2001 Volunteer Leaders Challenged to Build Diversity in Their Ranks
June 28, 2001 Minneapolis Resident Shines as a Point of Light
June 28, 2001 Volunteers Saluted for Making World of Difference
June 15, 2001 President Bush Announces Intent to Nominate Lenkowsky for National Service CEO
June 15, 2001 AmeriCorps Responds to Allison's Damage in Houston and Louisiana
June 5, 2001 Over 3,000 Volunteer Service Leaders From Across U.S. Converge on Twin Cities
May 22, 2001 National Service Board Elects Stephen Goldsmith Chair
May 10, 2001 Senate Confirms Stephen Goldsmith to National Service Board
April 25, 2001 Volunteers from St. Louis pitch in on flood's front lines in Iowa town (Republished from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
April 24, 2001 AmeriCorps Teams Fighting Mississippi Floods
April 18, 2001 Spring Cleaning the Earth: National Service Celebrates Earth Day
April 18, 2001 Grantees Promote Community, National Service To People with Disabilities
April 11, 2001 64 Schools Nationwide Honored for Outstanding Achievement in Service-Learning
April 10, 2001 Shelley Long Shares Her Volunteer Story
April 9, 2001 Bush Budget Continues and Expands National Service
April 4, 2001 Corporation for National Service Achieves Clean Audit
February 28, 2001 President Bush Continues Support for National Service
February 20, 2001 AmeriCorps Launches Campaign to Recruit 50,000 Members This Year
January 31, 2001 President Bush Enlists Corporation for National Service in Faith-Based and Community Initiative
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