"But the true strength lies in the hearts and souls of our fellow citizens, people who have heard the universal call to love a neighbor just like you'd like to be loved yourself, people who understand -- (applause) -- people who understand that America can be a hopeful place if somebody who hurts is surrounded by somebody who says, I love you, what can I do to help you…"

President George W. Bush
Charleston, West Virginia
July 4, 2004

• Funding Available for AmeriCorps Professional Corps Programs.
  The Corporation for National and Community Service this week announced the availability of $2.9 million in funding to support AmeriCorps Professional Corps programs that engage professionals to provide health, public safety, homeland security, education, and other human services in needy communities....
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• USA Freedom Corps Director Addresses Medical Reserve Corps National Conference.  Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of USA Freedom Corps Desiree T. Sayle this week delivered the keynote address to the national Medical Reserve Corps conference in Baltimore, Maryland. National government and nongovernmental organizations, emergency response and public health experts, and other community volunteers met to share best practices and strategies. Medical Reserve Corps is a part of Citizen Corps, a key component of USA Freedom Corps….
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• President Bush Recognizes Detroit Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service.  President George W. Bush met Scotty Maconochie when he arrived in Detroit, Michigan, on Wednesday, July 7. Maconochie, a World War II veteran, is a volunteer motivational speaker at the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Boot Camp….
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