FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, January 03, 2003
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381 |
President Bush to recognize Chicago Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Anthony Calhoun when he arrives in
Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, January 7, 2003. Calhoun, a Chicago native,
volunteers each week as a mentor for students in the Chicago area.
In his State of the Union address, President Bush called on all Americans to
dedicate at least two years over their lifetime in service to their communities,
our country and the world. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the
country who are answering the call to service and will recognize Calhoun as
example of the dedication to service he is hoping to instill in all Americans
through his USA Freedom Corps initiative.
Calhoun, a supply chain manager at Quaker Foods & Beverages, has volunteered
for the past five years teaching 8th grade students about business economics
through a company partnership with Chicago public schools. During Quaker Job
Shadow Days, Calhoun speaks with students about the importance of staying in
school and building skills such as creating a resume. Calhoun is also an active
member of the Knights of Peter Claver and volunteers with the Junior Knights
program mentoring young men ages seven to 18. In addition, Calhoun serves on the
board of directors for Chicago Commons, a not-for-profit organization that
provides social services to help individuals and families become more
self-sufficient.
President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to
foster an American culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through
the USA Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the
call to 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 information on the USA Freedom Corps at
www.usafreedomcorps.gov or
by calling 1-877-USA-Corps.
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