"Business Strengthening America is a private organization of business leaders who are responding to a call I gave them earlier, after September the 11th…
I want to thank the responsible corporate leaders in America for hearing the call that in a responsible society you've got to behave responsibly yourself, and encourage others to follow their heart…Today all of us up here are calling people to service, to serve your community and your country. If you want to love your neighbor like you'd like to be loved yourself, there's ample opportunity to do so in the fight against domestic violence."

President George W. Bush on October 8, 2003
signing the proclamation of October as
Domestic Violence Awareness Month

• President Proclaims Fire Prevention Week Hailing First Responders and Volunteers Who Help Our Nation to Be Prepared. 
  On October 3, 2003, President George W. Bush proclaimed October 5 through October 11 Fire Prevention Week. The National Fire Protection Association is the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week and is working with volunteer initiatives like Citizen Corps to help Americans protect themselves, their families, their homes and their communities from fire and other disasters. This year's Fire Prevention Week theme is "When Fire Strikes: Get Out! Stay Out!"....
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• President Proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Role of Businesses to Encourage Employees to Volunteer to Help those Abused.  On October 8, 2003, President George W. Bush proclaimed October Domestic Violence Awareness Month and recognized the response of the business sector to raise awareness of the issue in the workplace, and to encourage employees to become volunteers in the effort to help those who have been abused....
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• National Service Agency Announces $5 Million in Grants to Support 400 AmeriCorps*VISTA Members to Fight Poverty.
  On September 25, 2003, the Corporation for National and Community Service announced $5.3 million in grants to 18 organizations that help individuals and communities rise out of poverty and achieve self-sufficiency. The grants will support 400 AmeriCorps*VISTA members, who will serve full time for 12 months with a range of community organizations dedicated to fighting illiteracy, creating businesses, strengthening families, improving homeland security, and helping seniors live with dignity....
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• Business Strengthening America Launches Regional Initiatives in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and Creates Partnership to Encourage Employees to Volunteer to Reduce Domestic Violence.  Business Strengthening America, a peer-to-peer campaign led by chief executives and business leaders to mobilize the business community nationwide to support effective volunteer service and civic engagement, launched two regional efforts to mobilize the California business community. It also partnered with the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence to raise awareness of domestic violence in the workplace and promote volunteer opportunities to reduce its frequency and impact....
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• President Bush Recognizes Cincinnati Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service.  Since March 2002, President Bush has met with more than 190 volunteers in communities around the country to recognize them for their dedication to volunteer service. During a recent visit to Cincinnati, Ohio, he met Jerry Markley, an active volunteer with the Cincinnati Police Department’s Citizens on Patrol program since 1997. Citizens on Patrol is one of more than 640 Volunteers in Police Service programs operating throughout the country....
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