"The culture of service and responsibility is growing here in America. I started what's called the USA Freedom Corps. If you're interested, you can go on the web page and look it up. It's a chance to -- for people to serve their country, to serve their community, to help a neighbor who's in need. And the response has been great. It really has been. People want to serve. People want to -- want to help their country by helping somebody who might be struggling."

President George W. Bush on October 30, 2003
Columbus, Ohio

• VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRES.  As devastating fires have swept across Southern California this past week, the outpouring of giving and volunteering has come in many forms -- volunteer firefighters have saved their neighbors homes, ham radio operators have assisted in emergency communication efforts, and donations have continued to pour in from corporations and individuals. From helping evacuate families and preparing meals for firefighters, to collecting donations and caring for children who can’t return to their homes, hundreds of AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers are responding....
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• HHS ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $8 MILLION IN MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS GRANTS.  On October 30, 2003, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson announced 167 Medical Reserve Corps grants totaling over $8 million. These grants help community-based organizations develop local volunteer medical emergency and public health response capabilities. Medical Reserve Corps is a component of Citizen Corps, which was launched in January 2002 as part of President Bush's USA Freedom Corps….
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• NATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO SUPPORT 300 AMERICORPS MEMBERS MEETING NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 
  The Corporation for National and Community Service announced the renewal of 29 grants totaling $3.7 million to support AmeriCorps members who are helping to meet the needs of children and youth across the nation. The grants will support the work of 311 full-time AmeriCorps members who work with national and local organizations to build the character and competence of our nation's youth….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH VISITS YOUTH EDUCATION CENTER IN DALLAS, TEXAS.  On October 29, 2003, President George W. Bush participated in the dedication of the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Youth Education Center in Dallas, Texas. He spoke of the outstanding work of faith-based organizations in rebuilding lives and strengthening families….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES DALLAS WOMAN FOR HER DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President Bush arrived in Dallas, Texas on October 29, 2003, and was greeted by Laura Wheat. Wheat is an active volunteer with Gilda’s Club of North Texas. Gilda’s Club is a nonprofit organization that was created to help anyone with cancer - free of charge….
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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.

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