FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, September 04, 2003
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster 202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Indianapolis Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Joyce Irwin upon arrival in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on Friday, September 5, 2003. Irwin has been an active volunteer in the
Indianapolis community throughout her life.
Earlier this year, President Bush celebrated the first anniversary of the USA
Freedom Corps – his initiative to engage all Americans in service to their
neighbors and their nation. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the
country, like Irwin, who are answering the call to volunteer service.
For the past six years, Irwin has been an active volunteer with the Little
Red Door Cancer Agency. There, she assists physicians providing free cancer
screenings to economically disadvantaged individuals and helps patients complete
their forms. Irwin currently serves as Chair of the Fairbanks Hospital Board of
Directors where she helps raise awareness about drug and alcohol abuse, as well
as child and spousal abuse. Irwin is also an active member of the Meridian
Street United Methodist Church in Indianapolis where she prepares and serves
meals to the homeless.
President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to
foster a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through the USA
Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the call to
volunteer service by strengthening and expanding service opportunities to
protect our homeland, support our communities and extend American compassion
around the world. Interested volunteers can find opportunities in their own
neighborhoods through the USA Freedom Corps web site at
www.usafreedomcorps.gov or by
calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.
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