""I've seen the great character of this nation rise up to help a fellow citizen who hurts. I've seen strangers put their arms around another person and say, I love you, brother, I love you, sister; what can I do to help you."

President George W. Bush
Wausau, Wisconsin
October 7, 2004

• USA Freedom Corps Director Addresses 25th Anniversary of National History Day Event.  Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of USA Freedom Corps Desiree T. Sayle addressed the event marking the 25th Anniversary of National History Day on Capitol Hill on Thursday, October 14, 2004. Sayle also presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Cathy Gorn, Executive Director of National History Day, for her volunteer work with disabled children and service through the Washington, D.C. Community in Education programs….
  click here to read the full article
   
• PEACE CORPS DIRECTOR SPEAKS AT NATIONAL PRESS CLUB.  Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez was the keynote speaker at the National Press Club Luncheon in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, October 14, 2004. Director Vasquez’s speech, "Reacquainting the World with America: Peace Corps Volunteers Serving in Muslim Countries," focused on how the Peace Corps is more relevant than ever in today's world….
  click here to read the full article

• PRESIDENT BUSH FULFILLS COMMITMENT TO HURRICANE VICTIMS.
  President George W. Bush has signed legislation enacting hurricane relief assistance, carrying out his commitment to provide emergency assistance to areas affected by the recent hurricanes. The hurricane relief package, which was included in the Military Construction Appropriations and Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2005, provides $11.6 billion in emergency relief to assist families, individuals, and communities in the wake of Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne. Thousands of volunteers have given time and energy to help those impacted by the hurricanes….
  click here to read the full article

• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES COLORADO MEN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush met Bob Carlone and Joe Henjum when he arrived in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Tuesday, October 12, 2004. Carlone, 75, and Henjum, 70, founded The Home Front Cares program to provide support for military families in the Pikes Peak region whose loved ones are deployed….
  click here to read the full article

Honor volunteers in your community with the
PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

Please visit www.PresidentialServiceAwards.gov or call 1-866-545-5307 for more information.

FIND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NOW

Americans of all ages are serving others in countless ways, by mentoring a child, caring for an elderly neighbor, teaching someone to read, or donating food and clothing to those who need them. No matter where you live or what interests you, you can find ways to volunteer in your community or overseas.

To find a volunteer opportunity, please click here.

THANK YOU

Thank you for expressing interest in volunteer service. When you help your neighbors, you help your Nation. You can make a difference.

If you would like to tell your friends about this Weekly Update, please click here.

If you are not a current subscriber and would like to subscribe to the Weekly Update,
please click here.

The mission of the USA Freedom Corps is to foster a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility.

www.usafreedomcorps.gov
1-877-USA-CORPS

UNSUBSCRIBE

You received this e-mail because you expressed interest in finding out more information about volunteer service. If you would like to unsubscribe, please click here.