President George W. Bush will meet Dianne Glynn O’Donovan upon arrival in Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, September 30, 2003. O’Donovan has been an active volunteer with Boys Hope Girls Hope for the past 12 years.

Earlier this year, President Bush celebrated the first anniversary of the USA Freedom Corps – his initiative to engage all Americans in service to their neighbors and their nation. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the country, like O’Donovan, who are answering the call to volunteer service.

Born and raised in Chicago, O’Donovan founded a college mentoring program in 1999 for young people being served by Boys Hope Girls Hope. Boys Hope Girls Hope is a nonprofit organization that provides at-risk children with a stable home, positive parenting and a high-quality education. As the volunteer program coordinator, O’Donovan matches mentors with junior and senior high school students, organizes college information sessions, and offers support to students going through the college admissions process. O’Donovan often counsels students after school and visits with children staying at the Boys Hope Girls Hope homes, always emphasizing the importance of a college education.

President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to foster a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through the USA Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the call to volunteer service by strengthening and expanding service opportunities to protect our homeland, support our communities and extend American compassion around the world. Interested volunteers can find opportunities in their own neighborhoods through the USA Freedom Corps web site at www.usafreedomcorps.gov or by calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.

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