New USA Freedom Corps
Director Named

President George W. Bush announced that he has named Henry C. Lozano to be Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of USA Freedom Corps.  Mr. Lozano previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Californians for Drug-Free Youth, a non-profit organization working to bring parents, youth, schools, and communities together to create and support safe and healthy communities.

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Helping America's Youth

Helping America's Youth is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the challenges facing our youth, particularly at-risk boys, and to motivate caring adults to connect with youth in three key areas: family, school, and community.  As the leader of the Helping America's Youth effort, Mrs. Laura Bush is highlighting programs which are effectively helping America's young people.

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Take Pride in America
Launches New Blog

On September 18, 2007 Take Pride in America officially launched their new blog.  The blog is part of an effort by Take Pride in America to build an ongoing dialogue with volunteers and partners to further promote the spirit of volunteerism across the country.

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Volunteers for Prosperity
Celebrates Fourth Anniversary

Volunteers for Prosperity (VfP), established by President Bush through Executive Order 13317, marked its fourth anniversary on September 25, 2007. VfP encourages highly skilled American professionals to serve overseas as volunteers supporting U.S. goals for global health and prosperity.

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