Photo:  USA Freedom Corps photo by M. T. Harmon

USA Freedom Corps Director Desiree Sayle participated in the kick-off celebration for National & Global Youth Service Day at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center on Friday, April 21. At the event, Director Sayle recognized Derrell Simpson with the President's Volunteer Service Award. Volunteering more than 80-100 hours per month, Derrell was appointed in 2003 to be a District of Columbia Commissioner for National and Community Service, making him the youngest city official in D.C. history. Pictured (L-R) are Director Sayle; Derrell Simpson; Elizabeth Seale, Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service; and James Cooper of Serve DC.

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