http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements.asp As a White House office, USA Freedom Corps is charged with building a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility in America. USAFC promotes and expands volunteer service in America by partnering with national service programs, working to strengthen the non-profit sector, recognizing volunteers, and helping to connect individuals with volunteer opportunities. en-us Saturday, October 25, 2008 0 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/logo/usafc_rss.jpg http://www.volunteer.gov 140 74 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2027On October 16, 2008, President George W. Bush proclaimed October 19 through October 25, 2008, as National Character Counts Week.Press Releases and AnnouncementsThursday, October 16, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2029The Peace Corps hosted a food security summit today, bringing together food security experts from numerous internationally focused agencies and organizations.Press Releases and AnnouncementsTuesday, October 14, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2030The Peace Corps Fellows/USA program recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Peace Corps Volunteers from New Mexico State University (NMSU) during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic students at NMSU have demonstrated the dedication and determination to achieve their goals by pursuing a graduate degree through the Fellows/USA program following their service as Peace Corps Volunteers.Press Releases and AnnouncementsTuesday, October 14, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2028Peace Corps Country Director McGrath Jean Thomas swore in 23 new Peace Corps Volunteers yesterday in Kampala, Uganda. The 23 Volunteers are the third class in Uganda to support the work of President Bush's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).Press Releases and AnnouncementsThursday, October 09, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/local_vols_dynamic.asp?ID=2022President George W. Bush will present the President's Volunteer Service Award to Eileen Hadbavny when he arrives in Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday, October 10, 2008. Hadbavny is a volunteer with the Carolina Lowcountry Chapter of the American Red Cross. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Hadbavny, since March 2002.Presidential Greeter ProgramWednesday, October 08, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/local_vols_dynamic.asp?ID=2026President George W. Bush will present the President's Volunteer Service Award to Teodoro E. Rodriguez when he arrives in Miami, Florida, on Friday, October 10, 2008. Rodriguez is a volunteer with the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Rodriguez, since March 2002.Presidential Greeter ProgramWednesday, October 08, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2015From serving meals and cleaning rivers to tutoring and raising money for cancer research, students across the country will show how they make a difference through service-learning during the National Learn & Serve Challenge the week of October 6 through 12. Press Releases and AnnouncementsFriday, October 03, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/local_vols_dynamic.asp?ID=2025President George W. Bush will present the President's Volunteer Service Award to Nancy Arnold when he arrives in Erlanger, Kentucky on Monday, October 6, 2008. Arnold is a volunteer with The Thank You Foundation, the Cincinnati Military Support Group and the Cincinnati Area Chapter of American Red Cross. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Arnold, since March 2002.Presidential Greeter ProgramFriday, October 03, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/local_vols_dynamic.asp?ID=2023President George W. Bush will present the President's Volunteer Service Award to Sonya McDonald when he arrives in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, October 6, 2008. McDonald is a volunteer with Fisher House and Returning Heroes Home. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like McDonald, since March 2002.Presidential Greeter ProgramFriday, October 03, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/local_vols_dynamic.asp?ID=2024President George W. Bush will present the President's Volunteer Service Award to Eric Greitens when he arrives in St. Louis, Missouri, on Friday, October 3, 2008. Greitens, a lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve and a senior fellow at the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs, is the founder of the Center for Citizen Leadership. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Greitens, since March 2002.Presidential Greeter ProgramThursday, October 02, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2019Peace Corps recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month by celebrating the hard work and dedication of Peace Corps Volunteers and staff with disabilities throughout the month of October. Around the world, Volunteers with disabilities are making an impact among communities through positive, sustainable change and international friendship.Press Releases and AnnouncementsWednesday, October 01, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2020The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced it will engage five leading universities to expand scholarly and policy research and deepen understanding about volunteering, national and community service, and civic engagement in America.Press Releases and AnnouncementsMonday, September 22, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2021Aiming to tap the skyrocketing popularity of social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace to promote social good, the Corporation for National and Community Service today announced $2.3 million in grants to use social media to engage college students in service to meet community needs. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMonday, September 22, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2016Admiral Joxel Garcia, MD, MBA, assistant secretary for health and the head of the U.S. Public Health Service, awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award to 60 volunteers of Pregnancy Resource Centers at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C., on September 19, 2008. Of those recognized today with the President's Volunteer Service Award, 20 individuals received the President's Call to Service Award for serving 4,000 or more hours.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFriday, September 19, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2014National service disaster responders swung into action to assist recovery efforts after Hurricane Ike's devastating romp through Texas late last week. With AmeriCorps members pre-positioned to deploy, response has been fast and effective.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFriday, September 19, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2018Peace Corps Africa Regional Director Henry McKoy recently returned from the Republic of Benin where he participated in the 40th anniversary celebration of the Peace Corps program. The celebration, held on September 5, was attended by over 400 people, including the U.S. Ambassador to Benin, Gayleatha B. Brown, representatives of the Beninese government, Emile Derlin Zinsou, former President of Benin, current and former Peace Corps Volunteers, and Beninese citizens.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFriday, September 19, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=2008Speeches and Official StatementsTuesday, September 16, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/local_vols_dynamic.asp?ID=2017First Lady Laura Bush will present the President's Volunteer Service Award, on behalf of President George W. Bush, to Kathy Dechand when Mrs. Bush arrives in Topeka, Kansas, on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Dechand is a volunteer with Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas & Northwest Missouri. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors local volunteers when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Dechand, since March 2002.Presidential Greeter ProgramMonday, September 15, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2011Peace Corps Director Ronald A. Tschetter is pleased to announce the agency's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. From September 15 to October 15, the Peace Corps will celebrate the significant contributions of the Hispanic Americans who have served as Volunteers in the United States Peace Corps.Press Releases and AnnouncementsMonday, September 15, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=2007Speeches and Official StatementsMonday, September 15, 2008