"Government can hand out money--and we're going to talk a little bit about the money we want to hand out--but government cannot put hope in a person's heart or a sense of purpose in a person's life. That happens when a loving soul, like Charlene puts her arm around somebody who hurts and says, what can I do to help you? What can I do to make your life a better life? How can I, a citizen of America, interface with you, to help you understand there is a bright hope and a better future?"

President George W. Bush
Discussing USA Freedom Corps Greeter
Charlene Calhoun
Cincinnati, Ohio
June 21, 2004

• CNCS Chief Executive Joins 300 Hispanic Youth in Phoenix Community Service Project.  More than 300 Hispanic youth recently joined 100 AmeriCorps members and the CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service in a large scale community service project in conjunction with the National Council of La Raza's annual meeting in Phoenix....
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• Ad Council Launches New Freedom Ads for Independence Day.
  The Advertising Council this week announced the launch of new television, radio, and print PSAs in the third round of its "Campaign for Freedom" in time for Independence Day. The new PSAs continue to celebrate freedom, but they also encourage increased civic engagement among individuals. The creative strategy was informed by a research panel of communications, academic, and civil liberties and civic engagement experts from organizations including USA Freedom Corps….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES PHILADELPHIA WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush met Pat McDonough when he arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, June 23, 2004. McDonough is an active volunteer with Siloam in Philadelphia, providing care for HIV/AIDS patients….
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