FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, March 03, 2004
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster 202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Los Angeles Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Charlotte Van Fleet upon arrival in Los
Angeles, California, on Wednesday, March 3, 2004. Since 1993, Van Fleet has been
an active volunteer with the Harambee Christian Family Center in Pasadena,
California.
Earlier this year, the USA Freedom Corps – President Bush’s initiative to
engage all Americans in service to their neighbors and their nation – celebrated
its second anniversary. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the
country, like Van Fleet, who are answering the call to volunteer service.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Van Fleet volunteers each week
with the Harambee Christian Family Center teaching a college preparatory class
to high school students in grades 9 to 12. As a former assistant director of
admissions at the University of Southern California, Van Fleet uses her career
expertise to guide students through the college application process. Throughout
the year, she organizes college campus visits for her students, assists with
college applications and provides helpful resources for those seeking financial
aid. Van Fleet helps her students stay focused on their studies by encouraging
them to strengthen their vocabulary, study regularly and complete homework
assignments. For the past 13 years, Van Fleet has also volunteered as a docent
at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where she leads tours once each month
for junior high school and high school students.
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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