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, November 01, 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=2048In November, the Peace Corps honors the contributions of Volunteers of American Indian heritage serving around the world. Throughout the month, during National American Indian Heritage Month, the Peace Corps will join in celebrating the culture and traditions of the more than four million U.S. residents with American Indian and Alaska Native heritage. Press Releases and AnnouncementsFriday, October 31, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2046The Peace Corps recently welcomed the University of South Carolina (USC) as its newest Master's International (MI) partner school. USC joins more than 54 other institutions in offering the Master's International option to potential Peace Corps Volunteers.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFriday, October 31, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2045The Peace Corps welcomes Drew University as its newest Fellows/USA partner school. Drew's program, housed in the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, will grant successful Fellows master's degrees in teaching (MAT) with subject area concentrations available in secondary biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, social studies, and Spanish.Press Releases and AnnouncementsThursday, October 30, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2044The Peace Corps Challenge, an online game and educational tool was recently awarded a Silver Award from W3 Awards 2008. The game was judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA), and honored for its excellence and creativity.Press Releases and AnnouncementsWednesday, October 29, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=20322008 was a banner year for Take Pride in America.Press Releases and AnnouncementsTuesday, October 28, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2031Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne today signed an order extending the authorization of Take Pride in America within the Department of the Interior through the year 2010. The program, designed to encourage volunteerism on public lands, had been set to expire on November 1, 2008. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTuesday, October 28, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2033Liz McCartney, co-founder of a Louisiana nonprofit that relies on volunteers and AmeriCorps members to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, has been selected as one of 10 finalists in the second annual 'CNN Heroes' program.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFriday, October 24, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2047Peace Corps Director Ronald A. Tschetter officially announced his vision for a Peace Corps Foundation today. The principal purpose of the Peace Corps Foundation would be to advance the Peace Corps' third goal of inspiring a better understanding of other cultures through returned Volunteers in America.Press Releases and AnnouncementsThursday, October 23, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2043Peace Corps is pleased to officially announce its return to Liberia. On Monday, October 27th, in a ceremony attended by Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Peace Corps Director Ronald A. Tschetter will swear in 12 new Volunteers to work on education and health projects.Press Releases and AnnouncementsWednesday, October 22, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/local_vols_dynamic.asp?ID=2035President George W. Bush will present the President's Volunteer Service Award to Marion Harrison when he arrives in Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, October 20, 2008. Harrison is a volunteer with the Alexandria VA Medical Center. 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 Harrison, since March 2002.Presidential Greeter ProgramFriday, October 17, 2008 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/local_vols_dynamic.asp?ID=2036President George W. Bush will present the President's Volunteer Service Award to Cindy Leep when he arrives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Leep is a volunteer with Uganda Amaranth Project for Partners Worldwide. 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 Leep, since March 2002.Presidential Greeter ProgramTuesday, 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