"I started what's called the USA Freedom Corps to encourage Americans to extend a compassionate hand to a neighbor in need, and the response has been fantastic. The strength of this country lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens. Policemen and firefighters and people who wear our nation's uniform remind us what it means to sacrifice for something greater than ourselves in life. Once again, the children of this country believe in heroes, because they see them every day."

President George W. Bush
Atlanta, Georgia
January 15, 2004

• FEMA Announces New Citizen Corps Publication for Leaders of First Responder Organizations.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced the availability of a new U.S. Fire Administration publication specifically designed for community leaders of first responder organizations. The Citizen Corps Opportunities for America’s First Responders brochure provides a sampling of citizen advocate/volunteer activities, which can potentially assist local fire and EMS departments....
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• National Conference of Black Mayors, AmeriCorps*VISTA Announce Initiative to Aid Children of Prisoners.  The National Conference of Black Mayors and AmeriCorps*VISTA announced a joint initiative focused on mentoring children of prisoners in 30 cities in 10 Southern states. The initiative will utilize 40 AmeriCorps*VISTA members to set up local programs, recruit volunteer mentors, and match children with the volunteers....
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• Americans Celebrate King Holiday By Serving Others.  For hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country, January 19th was a day "on" for service — not just a day off from work — as they honored Martin Luther King Jr. by engaging in service activities for their communities and neighbors. Citizens across the country joined together to tutor children, build homes, clean parks, paint classrooms, deliver meals and perform countless other acts of service….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES PHOENIX WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush was greeted by Hilary Juel upon arrival in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday, January 21, 2004. For the past seven years, Juel has been an active volunteer with Make A Difference, a non-profit organization in Arizona that mobilizes volunteers, develops and manages innovative programs and links individuals with meaningful service opportunities to help strengthen their community….
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