http://www.americorpsweek.gov AmeriCorps Week is a recruitment and recognition event designed to bring more Americans into service, salute AmeriCorps members and alums for their powerful impact, and thank the community partners who make AmeriCorps possible. en-us Tuesday, September 16, 2008 0 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/images/logos/acweek_logo.gif http://www.americorpsweek.gov 120 120 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1082Pittsburgh AmeriCorps member Jamie Walker will win a $5,000 volunteer vacation from Travelocity for taking first place in this year's AmeriCorps video contest for his 'Why AmeriCorps? Why Not!' video.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1079The second annual AmeriCorps Week was a major success! Thanks to the tens of thousands of AmeriCorps members, alums, staff, partners, and friends who joined in us in shining the spotlight on the extraordinary service and accomplishments of AmeriCorps and in helping recruit more Americans into service. Monday, May 19, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1064Nevada Volunteers' celebration of National AmeriCorps Week was held at the Governor's mansion on May 12, 2008 . The National Service Awards to the hard working AmeriCorps members, Vista , Senior Corps and Learn & Serve participants were the highlights of event. First Lady Dawn Gibbons also received an honorary AmeriCorps membership. Everyone in the room repeated the pledge each AmeriCorps member states when they begin their year of service ending with the phrase, "We are AmeriCorps, and we get things done!"Monday, May 19, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1065Washington, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty proclaims May 17th, 2008 as "All Corps Service Day" in Washington, DCSaturday, May 17, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1062Maine's celebration of AmeriCorps Week is underway, thanks to the coordination of the Maine Commission for Community Service. Friday, May 16, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1042As part of AmeriCorps Week, the Corporation for National and Community Service honored a handful of outstanding AmeriCorps members, alums, and corporate sponsors with Spirit of Service Awards in recognition of their contributions to national service. Friday, May 16, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1050Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Allstate Dodge in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and member of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, will serve as the official spokesperson of the NASCAR Foundation Volunteer Network. The Network was launched in 2006 to help provide an outlet for industry charities to recruit volunteers and to create a centralized location for fans to find volunteer opportunities. Friday, May 16, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1051Miami has been chosen as the national site for the closing ceremony of National AmeriCorps Week. Hundreds of AmeriCorps and National Service members will participate in an exciting 'green' service project with the City of Miami on May 18, and will hear nationally renowned speakers at the largest National Service Rally in Florida's history! Wednesday, May 14, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1072At a Brookings Institution forum yesterday, CEOs of some of America's largest voluntary organizations, Members of Congress, and experts on the nonprofit workforce hailed AmeriCorps as a critical pipeline for public service that can help address a looming leadership and workforce crisis.Wednesday, May 14, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1037The U.S. House of Representatives today expressed its strong appreciation for AmeriCorps and its important contribution to our nation by overwhelmingly passing a resolution recognizing May 11-18 as AmeriCorps Week. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1054Governor Daniels of Indiana proclaims the week of May 11-18, 2008 as AmeriCorps Week.Tuesday, May 13, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1036AmeriCorps is building a powerful pipeline for public servants, civic leaders, and social entrepreneurs, finds a new longitudinal study released on May 13, 2008 by the Corporation for National and Community Service.Tuesday, May 13, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1039Indiana this week will join the rest of the country in celebrating the service of AmeriCorps members during the 2nd Annual National AmeriCorps Week, May 11-18, 2008. During this time local communities will spotlight the vital work done by AmeriCorps members since the national service program began 15 years ago.Tuesday, May 13, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1058The coast-to-coast recognition of AmeriCorps Week, from May 11-18, will spotlight how America's social entrepreneurs at the national, state and local levels, are tackling high-school dropouts, prisoner re-entry, illiteracy and other national challenges in partnership with the Federal program that engages Americans in intense citizen service.Tuesday, May 13, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1055This week, AmeriCorps Week 2008, the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (www.crwrc.org) received approval of a nearly $1 million grant from AmeriCorps. The $960,000 three-year award, a 27 percent increase over a previous award, will fund 19 full-time and 14 half-time AmeriCorps member positions based in ten states - from California to New Jersey - from October, 2008 to September, 2011.Tuesday, May 13, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1056All AmeriCorps programs under the American Samoa Special Services Commission will be celebrating AmeriCorps Week from May 11-18, 2008.Monday, May 12, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1057Mayor Matt Ryan today commemorated AmeriCorps Week by commending the program's mission, participants, and achievements - including those that have taken place in Binghamton.Monday, May 12, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1061Governor Togiola Tulafono has proclaimed the week of May 11-18 as AmeriCorps Week in the Territory. 'I urge the citizens to thank AmeriCorps members and alumni for their service, and to find ways to give back to their communities,' he said.Monday, May 12, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1033Kicking off AmeriCorps Week, the Corporation for National and Community Service today announced the winners of its 2008 competition, adding 68 new grants to help communities raise graduation rates, mentor youth, recover from disasters, and tackle other national challenges.Monday, May 12, 2008 http://www.americorpsweek.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1041Illinois is joining in the second nationwide celebration of AmeriCorps Week, May 11-18. Governor Rod R. Blagojevich has issued a proclamation dedicating this week as 'AmeriCorps Week in Illinois,' spotlighting the vital work done by AmeriCorps members in communities across Illinois since the national service program began 15 years ago.Monday, May 12, 2008