"We see the culture of service and responsibility growing around us. Right after September the 11th, I started the USA Freedom Corps, to encourage Americans to extend a compassionate hand to a neighbor in need, and the response has been strong. Our charities are strong, our faith-based organizations are vibrant. Police and firefighters and people who wear our nation's uniform are reminding us what it means to sacrifice for something greater than yourself. Once again, the children of America believe in heroes because they see them every day."

President George W. Bush on October 15, 2003
Fresno, California

• USA FREEDOM CORPS DIRECTOR SPEAKS ABOUT VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICE AT CHIEFS OF POLICE CONFERENCE.  John Bridgeland, Assistant to the President and Director of the USA Freedom Corps, participated in the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Philadelphia on Thursday, October 23. In his remarks, Bridgeland spoke about the important contributions citizen volunteers are making in more than 700 communities across the country through Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS). A component of Citizen Corps, VIPS provides training for volunteers to perform administrative and non-intervention policing activities to free up law enforcement professionals for frontline duty. During the conference, a new resource guide to help law enforcement agencies develop and establish volunteer programs was released....
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• PRESIDENT BUSH EXPANDS U.S. DIGITAL FREEDOM INITIATIVE.  This week President Bush expanded the U.S. Digital Freedom Initiative (DFI) to include Indonesia and Peru. The goal of DFI is to help countries bridge the digital divide and generate economic growth and opportunity. DFI promotes transfer of information and communication technology to benefit entrepreneurs and small businesses in developing countries, contributing to the overall growth and financial stability of these countries. This program is supported by the USA Freedom Corps’ Volunteers for Prosperity Initiative….
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• MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25.  Saturday, October 25, 2003, is Make a Difference Day, one of the largest annual days of service in the nation. In partnership with the Points of Light Foundation, Make a Difference Day is sponsored by USA Weekend, its nearly 600 news carriers, and other sponsors and supporters. On Saturday, people throughout the nation will volunteer in a variety of ways to help their neighbors and their communities….
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• President Bush Recognizes HONOLULU WOMAN for Dedication to Volunteer Service.  Since March 2002, President Bush has met with more than 220 volunteers in communities around the country to recognize them for their dedication to volunteer service. When President Bush arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii this week he was greeted by Hilam Chang. Chang has been an active volunteer with the National Park Service volunteering each week at the USS Arizona memorial….
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