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Week of  12/12/2008

  • Project Homeless Connect Week Successful
  • NFL Players Honored with the President's Volunteer Service Award
  • Download the USA Freedom Corps Report, "Answering the Call to Service"
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  11/24/2008

  • Secretary James Peake Honors Volunteers at Durham VA Medical Center
  • NFL Players To Be Honored with the President's Volunteer Service Award
  • St. Bernard Project Cofounder Named CNN Hero of the Year
  • Download the USA Freedom Corps Report, "Answering the Call to Service"

Week of  11/10/2008

  • David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service to Step Down
  • Student Service on the Rise, but Less Connected to Learning
  • Download the USA Freedom Corps Report, "Answering the Call to Service"
  • In Other News

Week of  10/27/2008

  • USA Freedom Corps Director Presents Awards to Orange County Rescue Mission Volunteers
  • Take Pride in America Extended Through 2010
  • "Community Service 2008" Mobilizes Over 50,000 Volunteers for Financial Education
  • Download the USA Freedom Corps Report, "Answering the Call to Service"
  • In Other News

Week of  10/13/2008

  • Make a Difference Day Is Coming!
  • Hurricane Response and Recovery
  • Download the USA Freedom Corps Report, "Answering the Call to Service"
  • President Bush Recognizes San Antonio Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  9/29/2008

  • The Learn and Serve Challenge is Coming!
  • A Billion + Change
  • National Public Lands Day
  • HHS Assistant Secretary Garcia Honors Volunteers with the President's Volunteer Service Award
  • Hurricane Response and Recovery
  • Download the USA Freedom Corps Report, "Answering the Call to Service"
  • In Other News 

Week of  9/15/2008

  • Hurricane Response and Recovery
  • President Bush Meets Big and Little Sister of the Year
  • USDA Secretary Ed Schafer Visits Food Bank and Honors Volunteer
  • President Bush Meets Boys and Girls Clubs Youth of the Year
  • Citizen Corps and My Good Deed Sign Statement of Affiliation
  • Download the New USA Freedom Corps Report, "Answering the Call to Service"
  • In Other News

Week of  9/12/2008

  • A Message from the Director 

Week of  9/1/2008

  • Hurricane Response and Recovery
  • National Service Responds to Hurricane Gustav with Evacuation and Sheltering Support
  • USA Freedom Corps to Release "Answering the Call to Service"
  • Volunteer Spotlight: America Supports You Freedom Walk
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  8/18/2008

  • President Bush Discusses Gulf Coast Rebuilding Effort and Progress
  • AmeriCorps Awards $2.2 Million to Support Disaster Response and Help Children and Families
  • Citizen Corps Convenes National Leadership Forum in Oklahoma City
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Dayton Octogenarian Joins the Peace Corps in Ghana
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  8/4/2008

  • Funding Available for AmeriCorps National Programs
  • Boy Scouts of America "ArrowCorps5" Completes Largest Service Project Since WWII
  • Learn and Serve America Announces Grants to Boost Math and Science Education through Service-Learning
  • Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight: America Supports You Freedom Walk
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  7/21/2008

  • New Volunteering in America Website to be Launched on Monday
  • USDA Calls on Volunteers to Help Fight Hunger
  • President Bush Greets 650th Volunteer
  • National Organizations Selected to Lead 2009 King Day of Service
  • In Other News

Week of  7/7/2008

  • Special Initiative Focus: This Land is Your Land
  • Community Service 2008
  • Become a Peace Corps Volunteer
  • President Bush Recognizes Fort Myers Youth for Dedication to Volunteer Service 
  • In Other News 

Week of  6/23/2008

  • Relief and Recovery: Midwest Floods
  • Spotlight Volunteer Opportunity
  • Funding Opportunities
  • Great Outdoors Month Update
  • President Bush Recognizes Furman Student for Dedication to Volunteer Service
  • In Other News

Week of  6/9/2008

  • USA Freedom Corps Director Henry Lozano Addresses National Conference on Volunteering and Service
  • June is Great Outdoors Month
  • The President’s Volunteer Service Award - Become a Certifying Organization
  • In Other News

Week of  5/19/2008

  • USA Freedom Corps Honors Active Duty Military Personnel with President’s Volunteer Service Award
  • AmeriCorps Week 2008 Highlights
  • Rigorous Longitudinal Study of AmeriCorps Finds Significant Impacts Eight Years Later
  • Task Force on New Americans
  • Join USA Freedom Corps at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service
  • President’s Council Member Kasey Kahne Named Official NASCAR Foundation Volunteer Network Spokesperson
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  5/5/2008

  • President Bush Honors America's Volunteers at the White House
  • Relief and Recovery: Tropical Cyclone Nargis
  • May is Military Appreciation Month
  • President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation Launches NEW Youth Service Toolkit
  • AmeriCorps Week is Coming - May 11-18, 2008
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  4/28/2008

  • National Volunteer Week - April 27-May 3 - "Volunteer to Change the World"
  • Take Pride in America® - Voluntour Across America
  • The President’s Volunteer Service Award - Become a Certifying Organization
  • In Other News

Week of  1/29/2008

  • A Message from the Director 

Week of  9/25/2007

  • New USA Freedom Corps Director Named
  • Helping America's Youth 
  • Take Pride in America Launches New Blog
  • Volunteers for Prosperity Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
  • President Bush Recognizes Albuquerque Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service 
  • In Other News

Week of  5/14/2007

  • President Bush Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Military Spouse Day
  • New AmeriCorps Grants Support 27,800 Members; AmeriCorps Week Celebrates 500,000 Members and Alums
  • New Americans Project Seeks to Encourage Volunteerism Among U.S. Citizens and Newcomers
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  4/16/2007

  • National Volunteer Week 2007 
  • National and Global Youth Service Day 2007 
  • News CNCS Report Shows Volunteering Strong in America 
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  3/19/2007

  • National Volunteer Week - April 15-21, 2007
  • Serve to Earn an "America the Beautiful" Volunteer Pass
  • Take Pride in America 2007 National Awards
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  2/12/2007

  • White House Celebrates Five Year Anniversary of USA Freedom Corps
  • The President and Mrs. Bush Participate in Briefing on Volunteerism
  • President Bush Participates in Volunteer Service Project
  • President Bush Recognizes Astoria Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
  • In Other News 

Week of  1/22/2007

  • USA Freedom Corps Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
  • NEW! USA Freedom Corps Greeter Map
  • President Bush Encourages Volunteerism Among New Americans in 2007 State of the Union Address
  • President Bush Recognizes Pensacola Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  1/12/2007

  • Celebrate the King Day of Service 
  • January is National Mentoring Month
  • President Bush Recognizes Honolulu Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  12/15/2006

  • Service During the Holidays
  • Volunteers for Prosperity Supports the President’s Malaria Initiative
  • Volunteering Hits a 30-Year High, New Federal Report Finds
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  11/6/2006

  • Volunteer to Support and Honor Our Troops this Veterans Day
  • Tulane Student Receives 500,000th President's Volunteer Service Award
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  10/23/2006

  • Who Will Receive the 500,000th President’s Volunteer Service Award?
  • Make A Difference Day, 2006
  • Six Colleges Receive President's Honor Roll Award for Service
  • At School Safety Summit President Bush Emphasizes Importance of Volunteerism and Community Service in Building Strong Communities
  • President’s Council Members Recognize Outstanding Volunteer Organizations
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  9/28/2006

  • Volunteers for Prosperity Marks Third Anniversary
  • National Conference on Citizenship Held in Washington, DC
  • 2006 Take Pride in America National Awards Presented
  • 2006 Community Build Day Participants Recognized
  • In Other News

Week of  9/11/2006

  • Serve to Remember.  Remember to Serve. 
  • One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
  • National Preparedness Month 
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  8/28/2006

  • Special Edition - A Message from the Director

Week of  7/10/2006

  • Call to Summer Service 2006 
  • Peace Corps' Crisis Corps Program Reaches Milestone
  • Volunteers for Prosperity Joins with President's Service Council to Recognize Skilled Volunteers for International Service
  • President Bush Recognizes Renton Woman For Dedication to Volunteer Service
  • In Other News  

Week of  6/5/2006

  • National Conference on Volunteering and Service
  • President's Service Council Teams Up With NASCAR
  • Task Force on New Americans to Promote Volunteer Service
  • President Bush Calls on Congress to Fund Citizen Corps
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  5/25/2006

  • A Memorial Day Message
  • National Hurricane Preparedness Week
  • President Bush Recognizes Five Volunteers During Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  • AmeriCorps*VISTA Celebrates 40 Years of Service
  • President Bush Recognizes Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Student for Dedication to Volunteer Service
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  5/8/2006

  • President Bush Honors 500th USA Freedom Corps Greeter
  • USA Freedom Corps Director Participates in Spirit of Community Awards
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  4/24/2006

  • President Bush Participates in Volunteer Service Projects, Thanks Volunteers
  • President Bush Signs Executive Order to Promote and Expand Volunteer Service
  • National Volunteer Week: April 23 Through April 29, 2006
  • Council Member, Kasey Khane, Discusses National Volunteer Week on "Ask the White House"
  • President Bush Recognizes West Des Moines Teen for Dedication to Volunteer Service 
  • In Other News

Week of  4/10/2006

  • Under Secretary Hughes Discusses Legacy of USA Freedom Corps
  • National and Global Youth Service Day
  • National Volunteer Week 
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  3/20/2006

  • Great American Cleanup Kickoff In New York City
  • President Bush Highlights the Volunteer Message
  • National Volunteer Week
  • President Bush Recognizes Baton Rouge Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  3/6/2006

  • A Six Month Update on Hurricane Relief: Recovery and Rebuilding
  • Peace Corps Celebrates 45 Years of Service
  • Great American Cleanup Kick-Off Event
  • President Bush Recognizes Flint Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  2/20/2006

  • New President's Council on Service and Civic Participation
  • USA Freedom Corps Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
  • Volunteers Join Mrs. Bush at the State of the Union
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  1/30/2006

  • Special Edition - A Message from the Director 

Week of  1/9/2006

  • January is National Mentoring Month
  • Resolve to be Ready in 2006
  • White House Staff Participates in Volunteer Service Project
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  10/10/2005

  • President Bush, First Lady Participate In Hurricane-related Volunteer Opportunity
  • Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Help the Survivors of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  9/16/2005

  • Special Edition: A Message from the Director

Week of  9/1/2005

  • Special Edition: Hurricane Katrina Relief

Week of  8/22/2005

  • Take Pride in America Launches New PSA Campaign and Website
  • September is National Preparedness Month
  • President Bush Addresses Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention
  • President Bush Recognizes Albuquerque Volunteer for Dedication to Volunteer Service
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  8/8/2005

  • A Message from the Director
  • USA Freedom Corps Participates in National Conference on Volunteering and Service
  • President Bush Addresses 2005 National Scout Jamboree
  • President Bush Recognizes Chicago and Albuquerque Volunteers for Dedication to Volunteer Service
  • In Other News
  • Coming Attractions

Week of  7/4/2005

  • A Message from the Director
  • Feature: Call to Summer Service 2005
  • AmeriCorps*NCCC Teams Attack 2005 Fire Season
  • Peace Corps Director Visits Volunteers in Eastern Caribbean
  • President Bush to Recognize Morgantown Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  6/27/2005

  • Feature: Tee Ball At the White House
  • Six Months After Tsunami, USAID Administrator Natsios Details Relief and Reconstruction Progress
  • National Service Agency Approves $6.6 Million in Grants To Engage People with Disabilities in Community Service
  • 2005 USA Freedom Corps Summer Interns Mobilize White House Interns For Service Project in Washington, DC
  • President Bush Recognizes Fayetteville Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  6/20/2005

  • Feature: Call to Summer Service 2005
  • USA Freedom Corps Director Delivers Keynote Address at 2005 Congressional Award Gold Medal Ceremony
  • Corporation for National and Community Service Announces Grants For 25 Senior Corps Organizations
  • First Group of Volunteers Leave for Sri Lanka to Assist with Post-Tsunami Rebuilding Efforts
  • Peace Corps' 2005 Franklin H. Williams Awards Ceremony Honors Community Leaders
  • Department of Education TV Show Features Service-Learning
  • President Bush Recognizes Brooklyn Park Couple for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  6/13/2005

  • Feature: Father's Day Volunteer Opportunities
  • Honoring Father's Day: Family Legacies of Volunteerism
  • USA Freedom Corps Director Addresses National History Day National Awards Ceremony
  • Peace Corps' 2005 Franklin H. Williams Awards Will Recognize Community Leaders From Across the Nation
  • Reading Is Fundamental Invites Kids to Make Summer Reading a Sweet Treat
  • President Bush to Recognize Golden Beach Youth for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  6/6/2005

  • Feature: Looking For Volunteers?
  • Serve Guam Commission Established to Increase Territory’s National Service Programs
  • Homeland Security and American Red Cross Co-Sponsor National Preparedness Month 2005
  • President Bush Recognizes 2005 Big Brother, Big Sister of the Year
  • Remarks By the First Lady to the 2005 National Big Brothers / Big Sisters Conference
  • President Bush to Recognize Whitehall Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  5/30/2005

  • Presidential Proclamation: Great Outdoors Month 2005.
  • AmeriCorps Announces $14 Million in Grants to Support 9,500 Members.
  • Learn and Serve America Announces Grants to Support 1.1 Million Students in Service-Learning.
  • President Bush Recognizes Hopkinsville Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  5/23/2005

  • President Bush Recognizes Eight Individuals for Dedication to Volunteer Service.
  • Peace Corps' Second Crisis Corps Team to Depart for Thailand.
  • Peace Corps Pays Tribute to Asian/Pacific Americans Volunteering.
  • Volunteers for Prosperity to Sponsor Major Event on Service and Volunteerism.
  • President Bush Delivers Commencement Address at Calvin College.
  • President Bush Recognizes Rochester Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  5/16/2005

  • Volunteer Florida Serves National Service Volunteers at Inaugural Conference in Orlando.
  • National Service Chief Outlines Steps to Engage Baby Boomers in Meeting Critical Needs.
  • Peace Corps Director Travels to Uganda with Global AIDS Coordinator.
  • AmeriCorps Alumni Saluted for Bravery in Red Lake Tragedy.
  • Washington, D.C. Resident Eileen Blumenthal Honored with Peace Corps' Lillian Carter Award.
  • Peace Corps Honors Americans Serving in Silver & Golden Years.

Week of  5/2/2005

  • FEATURE: Find a Volunteer Opportunity with the USA Freedom Corps Volunteer Network.
  • Volunteers Are Working to Inspire the World's Youth.
  • Peace Corps Director Visits Volunteers At Sites in Bulgaria.
  • Older Americans Month, 2005.
  • State Profiles Report Available From the Corporation For National & Community Service.
  • President Bush Recognizes Mississippi Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  4/25/2005

  • FEATURE: Presidential Service Award Recognizes Americans For Outstanding Commitment to Service.
  • First Lady Discusses Helping America's Youth in Oregon.
  • Funding Available to Engage Boomers in Service, Mentor Disadvantaged Youth.
  • President Bush Recognizes Texas Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  4/18/2005

  • President Bush Honors Volunteers on Earth Day
  • Peace Corps Volunteers Celebrate Earth Day
  • Senior Corps Volunteers Receive National Award For Outstanding Service
  • Hands On Atlanta Participates in National Youth Service Day
  • Celebrate Earth Day’s 35th Anniversary - Friday, April 22, 2005
  • President Bush Recognizes Illinois Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  4/11/2005

  • Director of USA Freedom Corps and CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service to Host "Ask the White House."
  • Volunteers Show Members of Congress What Life is Like in the Peace Corps.
  • Earn the President's Volunteer Service Award.
  • National Volunteer Week - April 17 Through April 23, 2005.
  • National Youth Service Day - April 15 Through 17, 2005.
  • President Bush Recognizes Ohio Youth For Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  4/4/2005

  • $12 Million Available for Training and Technical Assistance for National Service.
  • AmeriCorps Members Have Earned $1 Billion to Pay For Higher Education.
  • Start an Invaluable Experience This Summer With The Peace Corps.
  • President Bush Recognizes Pensacola Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  3/28/2005

  • White House Easter Egg Roll Hosts Special Guests.
  • Director of USA Freedom Corps Discusses Mentoring and This Year's White House Easter Egg Roll on "Ask the White House".
  • Do You Know an Outstanding Senior Who Served as a Peace Corps Volunteer?
  • President Bush Recognizes Iowa Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  3/21/2005

  • First Crisis Corps Volunteers Depart to Help Rebuild Thailand After Deadly Tsunami.
  • Vanity Fair Chooses Peace Corps Volunteer's Essay.
  • Applications Being Sought for Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteers in Police Service Programs.
  • Do You Know Someone Who Has Made a Big Difference in His or Her Community?
  • President Bush Recognizes Denver Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  3/14/2005

  • Peace Corps Launches New Recruitment Campaign.
  • Fundraising for Tsunami Relief Efforts "A Tremendous Success".
  • Flat Stanley's Trip to Asia Featured on USA Freedom Corps' Kids' Website.
  • Presidential Freedom Scholarships Available to Honor High School Students for Outstanding Service.
  • Outstanding Volunteers Sought for Spirit of Service Awards.
  • Fire Departments Encouraged to Join Fire Corps.
  • President Bush Recognizes Shreveport Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  3/7/2005

  • Crisis Corps Volunteers to Serve in Thailand
  • AmeriCorps Professional Corps Grant Opportunity
  • College and University Police Departments: Engaging Volunteers In Higher Education Settings
  • President Bush Recognizes Ohio Teenager for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  2/28/2005

  • Peace Corps Celebrates 44 Years of Global Service
  • Grant Opportunity to Support Engagement of People with Disabilities in National Service
  • President Bush Recognizes Indiana Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  2/21/2005

  • Former Presidents Bush and Clinton Visit Tsunami-Affected Areas; Continue to Call on Americans to Donate
  • Corporation for National and Community Service Announces $27 Million in AmeriCorps Funding
  • Ohio's First Lady Hope Taft Celebrates Valentine's Day with Married Volunteers
  • Chat with a Peace Corps Volunteer
  • President Bush Recognizes North Carolina Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  2/14/2005

  • Summer Seminars and Institutes for Teachers
  • Peace Corps Week - February 28 - March 6
  • Apply to AmeriCorps*NCCC for Fall 2005
  • President Bush Recognizes Portsmouth, New Hampshire Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  2/7/2005

  • Helping America's Youth is Topic of First Lady's Remarks in Detroit
  • Grant Opportunity For Tribal Organizations Interested In Developing AmeriCorps Programs
  • President Bush Recognizes Pennsylvania Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  1/31/2005

  • USA Freedom Corps Marks Three-Year Anniversary
  • Helping America's Youth is Topic of First Lady's Remarks in Philadelphia
  • Enhance and Expand Your Community Service Program by Partnering with AmeriCorps
  • President Bush Recognizes Montana Couple for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  1/24/2005

  • President Bush Signs Executive Order Extending the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation
  • Help Tsunami Disaster Victims
  • Peace Corps Establishes Southeast Asia Tsunami Fund
  • Volunteers for Prosperity Responds to Asian Tsunami
  • Become a Mentor. President Bush Proclaims January 2005 National Mentoring Month
  • President Bush Recognizes Ohio Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  1/17/2005

  • President George W. Bush Sworn-in to Second Term
  • Fire Departments and Citizens Encouraged to Join Fire Corps
  • Help Tsunami Disaster Victims
  • President Bush Recognizes Florida Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  1/10/2005

  • Peace Corps to Send Volunteers to Tsunami Ravaged Thailand
  • Martin Luther King Day 2005: A Day On, Not a Day Off
  • President Bush Proclaims National Mentoring Month 2005
  • Help Tsunami Disaster Victims
  • President Bush Recognizes 400th USA Freedom Corps Greeter For Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  1/3/2005

  • President Asks Bush and Clinton to Help Raise Funds for Tsunami
  • President Bush Commits $350 Million for Tsunami Relief Efforts
  • Former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton Film Public Service Announcement
  • Information on How to Help and Updated List of Organizations

Week of  12/27/2004

  • Special Edition: Tsunami / Earthquake Relief

Week of  12/13/2004

  • Americans Show Sustained Commitment to Volunteer Service
  • CEO of Corporation for National and Community Service Calls on Business, Higher Education, and Congress to Help Spur Volunteer Service in America
  • President Bush Recognizes New Mexico Teen for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  12/6/2004

  • President Bush Visits USO Care Package Facility at Ft. Belvoir
  • USA Freedom Corps Launches New Website to Encourage America's Youth to Volunteer
  • New Fire Corps Program Launched
  • President Bush Recognizes California Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  11/29/2004

  • National Service Agency Announces Grants Designed to Spur Volunteer Service On King Holiday
  • Highest Number of Americans Serving in the Peace Corps in 29 Years
  • President Bush Proclaims World AIDS Day, 2004
  • President Bush Recognizes Michigan Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  11/15/2004

  • President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief Funds Help Send Crisis Corps Volunteers To Zambia
  • Founder of 'A Million Thanks.org' Receives President's Volunteer Service Award
  • National Family Volunteer Day: Saturday, November 20, 2004
  • President Bush Recognizes Wisconsin Man or Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  11/8/2004

  • Director of USA Freedom Corps Speaks at Learn and Serve America Event
  • Serving Those Who Have Served - Our Veterans
  • President Bush Recognizes Iowa Teen for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  11/1/2004

  • AmeriCorps Tribal Teams to Assist in Florida Hurricane Recovery Efforts
  • National Family Volunteer Day: Saturday, November 20, 2004
  • President Bush Recognizes Cincinnati Area Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  10/25/2004

  • Help Military Personnel and Their Families
  • Director of USA Freedom Corps Discusses Business Involvement with Volunteer Service
  • President Bush Recognizes Iowa Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  10/18/2004

  • Director of USA Freedom Corps to Speak at "Make a Difference Day" Event
  • President Bush Proclaims National Character Counts Week, 2004
  • President Bush Recognizes Pennsylvania Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  10/11/2004

  • USA Freedom Corps Director Addresses 25th Anniversary of National History Day Event
  • Peace Corps Director Speaks at National Press Club
  • President Bush Fulfills Commitment to Hurricane Victims
  • President Bush Recognizes Colorado Men for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  10/4/2004

  • Historic First Group of Peace Corps Volunteers for Mexico to Begin Work
  • Red Cross Serves Ten Millionth Meal in Response to Florida Hurricanes
  • President Bush Recognizes Pennsylvania Couple for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  9/27/2004

  • Director of USA Freedom Corps and Members of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation Volunteer at Washington, D.C. School.
  • Citizen Corps and Operation Hope to Form Partnership.
  • Strengthening and Expanding Volunteer Service - USA Freedom Corps By the Numbers.
  • President Bush Recognizes Pennsylvania Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  9/20/2004

  • Funding Available for Service Projects on Martin Luther King Holiday.
  • 2004 National Take Pride in America Award Winners Honored at Department of Interior Ceremony.
  • President Bush Recognizes Maine Veteran for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  9/13/2004

  • National Service Agency to Award 'Challenge Grants.'
  • Citizen Corps Assists FEMA With Hurricane Recovery Efforts.
  • President Bush Recognizes Charlotte, North Carolina Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  9/6/2004

  • Corporation for National and Community Service CEO Views Florida Hurricane Response and Announces Two Disaster Preparedness Grants
  • Miss America Contestants Receive President's Volunteer Service Award
  • Citizen Corps Assists FEMA With Hurricane Frances Recovery Efforts
  • Help Florida's Hurricane Victims
  • President Bush Recognizes Parkersburg, West Virginia Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  8/30/2004

  • Peace Corps Volunteers Return to Haiti, Reopen Program
  • Hundreds of Activities Planned During National Preparedness Month
  • President Bush Recognizes Columbus, Ohio Area Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  8/16/2004

  • AmeriCorps Members Help With Hurricane Charley Recovery Efforts
  • National Preparedness Month to by Launched in September
  • President Bush Recognizes Cincinnati Girl for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  8/9/2004

  • Director of USA Freedom Corps Joins Ohio's First Lady at Habitat for Humanity Women's Build.
  • ‘Next Generation’ Grants Support New Efforts in National Service.
  • President Bush Recognizes Albuquerque Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  8/2/2004

  • President Bush Announces Mentoring Grants
  • National Corn Growers Association Answers President's Call to Service
  • President Bush Recognizes Minnesota Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  7/26/2004

  • Peace Corps Returns to China
  • Director of USA Freedom Corps Hosts "Ask the White House" Online Chat
  • Citizen Corps Holds National Conference in Denver
  • President Bush Recognizes Chicago Area Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  7/19/2004

  • NEH Chairman Joins Senator to Commend History Workshops for Teachers
  • White House Interns Volunteer to Help Build Playground in Washington, D.C.
  • President Bush Recognizes 300th Outstanding Volunteer for Dedication to Service.

Week of  7/12/2004

  • Secretary Powell Visits Peace Corps Volunteers in Ecuador
  • USA Freedom Corps Director Participates in Clothing Drive on Capitol Hill
  • President Bush Recognizes Duluth Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  7/5/2004

  • Funding Available for AmeriCorps Professional Corps Programs
  • USA Freedom Corps Director Addresses Medical Reserve Corps National Conference
  • President Bush Recognizes Detroit Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  6/28/2004

  • CNCS Chief Executive Joins 300 Hispanic Youth in Phoenix Community Service Project
  • Ad Council Launches New Freedom Ads for Independence Day
  • President Bush Recognizes Philadelphia Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  6/21/2004

  • Medical Reserve Corps Members Serve Citizens During Former President Reagan's State Funeral
  • Peace Corps: It's a Family Affair
  • Recognize Volunteers with the President's Volunteer Service Award
  • President Bush Recognizes Cincinnati Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  6/14/2004

  • Interior Secretary Norton Welcomes Governor Schwarzenegger to 'Take Pride in America.'
  • Volunteer This Summer.
  • President Bush Recognizes Kansas City Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  6/7/2004

  • Thousands Gather for National Conference on Community Volunteering and National Service.
  • Make a Difference. Help Feed the Hungry.
  • President Bush Recognizes Denver Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  5/31/2004

  • Corporation for National and Community Service Announces Renewal of 102 AmeriCorps Programs.
  • Support our Troops and Their Families Through 'On the Homefront.'
  • President Bush Recognizes Air Force Academy Cadet for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  5/24/2004

  • Citizen Corps Partnering with E911 Institute to Focus Local Attention on Emergency Services.
  • USA Freedom Corps Launches 'A Call to Summer Service.'
  • President Bush Recognizes Pennsylvania Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service.

Week of  5/17/2004

  • America’s Volunteer and National Service Leaders To Converge in Kansas City
  • First Lady Laura Bush Joins America's Promise to Honor Champions for Children at White House Ceremony
  • President Bush Recognizes Lawrence, Kansas Pastor for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  5/10/2004

  • Corporation for National and Community Service Announces Grants to Support 3,600 AmeriCorps Members
  • Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Becomes U.S. Astronaut
  • President Bush Recognizes Arkansas Student for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  5/3/2004

  • Presidential Freedom Scholarships Available to Honor High School Students for Outstanding Service
  • Peace Corps Director Attends Annual Country Director Conference in Kyrgyz Republic
  • President Bush Recognizes the Contributions of Seniors; Proclaims May 2004 as "Older Americans Month"
  • President Bush Recognizes Pittsburgh Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  4/26/2004

  • Mercy Medical Airlift Partners with Citizen Corps in Promoting Emergency Preparedness and Volunteer Service
  • Desiree Sayle, Director of the USA Freedom Corps, Discusses Volunteer Service on "Ask the White House"
  • President Bush Recognizes Coral Gables Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  4/19/2004

  • President Bush Serves with AmeriCorps Team at Florida Coastal Reserve
  • White House Staff Volunteer to Help Kick Off National Volunteer Week With Playground Build in Washington, D.C.
  • Two Senior Corps Volunteers Receive National Award for Outstanding Service
  • National Volunteer Week, 2004
  • President Bush Recognizes Florida Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  4/12/2004

  • Ecuador Welcomes Three New Crisis Corps Volunteers
  • National Volunteer Week - April 18 through April 24, 2004
  • President Bush recognizes El Dorado Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  4/5/2004

  • Guatemala Honors Peace Corps For Over 40 Years of Service With National Award
  • Help With Emergency Response In Your Community
  • President Bush recognizes St. Louis Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  3/29/2004

  • AmeriCorps Helps Congress Building America
  • Outstanding National and Community Service Volunteers Sought for Spirit of Service Awards
  • President Bush recognizes Georgia Couple for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  3/22/2004

  • $4 Million in Funding Available for Organizations to Engage Volunteers in Homeland Security
  • Join Volunteers for Prosperity for Flexible Term Service Overseas
  • President Bush Recognizes Florida Couple for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  3/15/2004

  • Corporation for National and Community Service Announces Grants to Support 17,000 AmeriCorps Members
  • Join the Medical Reserve Corps
  • President Bush recognizes Fort Campbell Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  3/8/2004

  • Peace Corps Volunteers to Return to China
  • American Safety and Health Institute to Partner with Citizen Corps in Promoting Emergency Preparedness and Volunteer Service
  • President Bush Recognizes Houston Texans Kicker and Texas Children's Hospital Volunteer for Dedication to Service

Week of  3/1/2004

  • President Bush Signs Executive Order Encouraging Greater Engagement of Americans in Volunteer Service
  • Peace Corps Celebrates 43 Years
  • President Bush Recognizes Los Angeles Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  2/23/2004

  • Peace Corps Suspends Program in Haiti
  • Keep America Beautiful Kicks Off National Great American Cleanup
  • Volunteers in Police Service
  • President Bush Recognizes Louisville Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  2/16/2004

  • New Study Details Volunteer Management Capacity at U.S. Charities and Congregations
  • 362 AmeriCorps Members to Serve in Homeland Security Projects
  • Join the Senior Corps
  • President Bush Recognizes Louisiana Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  2/9/2004

  • Peace Corps & Community Colleges Announce New Initiative
  • Call-to-Service: Citizen Corps Launches in Ohio
  • President Bush Recognizes Charleston Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  2/2/2004

  • President Bush Asks Congress for $401 Million for Peace Corps in 2005 Budget
  • President Bush Proposes Increased Funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service
  • Citizen Corps Celebrates Success at Two-Year Anniversary
  • Recognize Volunteers With the President's Volunteer Service Award
  • President Bush Recognizes AmeriCorps Member for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  1/26/2004

  • AmeriCorps and its Parent Agency to Receive Historic Funding Increase
  • Peace Corps to Receive Record High Funding
  • USA Freedom Corps Celebrates its Two-Year Anniversary
  • President Bush Recognizes New Mexico Military Institute Cadet for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  1/19/2004

  • FEMA Announces New Citizen Corps Publication for Leaders of First Responder Organizations
  • National Conference of Black Mayors, AmeriCorps*VISTA Announce Initiative to Aid Children of Prisoners
  • Americans Celebrate King Holiday By Serving Others
  • President Bush Recognizes Phoenix Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  1/12/2004

  • Grants to Support Service Projects on Martin Luther King Holiday
  • Interest in Overseas Service, Peace Corps on the Rise
  • National Mentoring Month, 2004
  • President Bush Recognizes Florida Man For Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  1/5/2004

  • FEMA On-line Course Available to Help Community Emergency Response Teams With Training
  • Engage Students in Homeland Security Projects
  • President Bush Recognizes St. Louis Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  12/15/2003

  • First Peace Corps Volunteers in Azerbaijan Begin Work
  • USA Freedom Corps Director John Bridgeland to Leave Post
  • Volunteer Service by Americans Increases
  • President Bush Recognizes Pittsburgh Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  12/8/2003

  • House Approves Significant Budget Increase for Corporation for National and Community Service
  • David Eisner Confirmed as New CEO of Corporation for National and Community Service
  • Business Strengthening America Celebrates One Year Anniversary
  • President Bush Recognizes Detroit Area Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  12/1/2003

  • USA Freedom Corps Director Discusses Overwhelming Response to President's Call to Service
  • Help Citizen Corps Achieve its Goal of 1,000 Councils Across the Country
  • President Bush Recognizes New Jersey Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  11/24/2003

  • NFL Greats Contribute to Peace Corps Recruitment Campaign
  • D.C.'S First Citizen-based Disaster Drill Helps Create Safer, More Prepared Communities
  • Thanksgiving Presidential Proclamation
  • Thanksgiving Volunteer Drive Urges Seniors to Pledge Their Time and Experience
  • President Bush Recognizes Fort Carson Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  11/17/2003

  • Peace Corps' Volunteer Numbers Reach Record High
  • Volunteers in Police Service
  • Your Family Can Participate in National Family Volunteer Day
  • President Bush Recognizes Florida Doctor for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  11/13/2003

  • Peace Corps Signs Historic Agreement with Mexico
  • First Citizen-based Disaster Drill Planned for Washington, D.C.
  • Thanksgiving Volunteer Drive Urges Seniors To Pledge Their Time and Experience
  • President Bush Recognizes South Carolina Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  11/6/2003

  • Department of Homeland Security Announces Citizen Corps Grants
  • New York City Office of Emergency Management Launches CERT Pilot Program
  • Support Our Veterans, Our Troops, and Their Families
  • VA Launches "Kids Page" on Internet
  • President Bush Recognizes San Diego Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  10/27/2003

  • Volunteers Respond to Southern California Fires
  • HHS Announces More Than $8 Million In Medical Reserve Corps Grants
  • National Service Agency Announces Grants to Support 300 AmeriCorps Members Meeting Needs of Children and Youth
  • President Bush Visits Youth Education Center in Dallas, Texas
  • President Bush Recognizes Dallas Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  10/20/2003

  • USA Freedom Corps Director Speaks About Volunteers In Police Service at Chiefs of Police Conference
  • U.S. Expands Digital Freedom Initiative to Indonesia and Peru
  • Millions to Volunteer on Make A Difference Day, October 25
  • President Bush Recognizes Honolulu Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  10/13/2003

  • Citizen Corps Announces Affiliate Partnership with National Crime Prevention Council
  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Visit the USA Freedom Corps Volunteer Network and Find Volunteer Opportunities to Help Eradicate Breast Cancer
  • Help Neighborhood Watch Achieve Its Goal of 15,000 Volunteer Programs Across the Country
  • President Bush Recognizes California Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

Week of  10/6/2003

  • President Proclaims Fire Prevention Week Hailing First Responders and Volunteers Who Help Our Nation to Be Prepared
  • President Proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Role of Businesses to Encourage Employees to Volunteer to Help those Abused
  • National Service Agency Announces More $5 Million in Grants to Support 400 AmeriCorps*VISTA Members to Fight Poverty
  • Business Strengthening America Launches Regional Initiatives in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and Creates Partnership to Encourage Employees to Volunteer to Reduce Domestic Violence
  • President Bush Recognizes Cincinnati Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service