"The strength of this country is not our military, even though we will keep it strong. The strength of this country isn't the fact that we've got wealth. And the good news is we're generating more for our people. The strength of this country is the fact we've got people who are willing to volunteer to serve a neighbor in need. That's the strength. The strength of the country is the hearts and souls of our fellow citizens."

President George W. Bush
February 16, 2004
Tampa, Florida

• NEW STUDY DETAILS VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT CAPACITY AT U.S. CHARITIES AND CONGREGATIONS.  The findings of one of the most comprehensive studies to be conducted of volunteer management in the United States – including a look at what charities and congregations say would be helpful with their volunteer management efforts – were released today at an event in Washington, D.C. Conducted by the Urban Institute and supported by the USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the UPS Foundation, the study gives the first clear picture of volunteer management capacity among a large sample of community organizations in the United States....
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• 362 AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO SERVE IN HOMELAND SECURITY PROJECTS.
  The Corporation for National and Community Service recently announced the renewal of 13 AmeriCorps homeland security grants to support 362 AmeriCorps members serving in public safety, public health, and disaster relief and preparedness projects across the country. The grants total $3.5 million and will support AmeriCorps projects in 20 states....
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• JOIN THE SENIOR CORPS.  Senior Corps is a network of programs that utilize the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges with Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program). Through Senior Corps, nearly half a million Americans age 55 and older share their time and talents to help their communities....
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES LOUISIANA WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush was greeted by Marguerite Nobles during his trip to Ft. Polk, Louisiana, on Tuesday, February 17, 2004. Nobles has volunteered with the Army Community Service program, helping to ensure a smooth transition for soldiers and their families when they arrive at Ft. Polk for the first time and during times of deployment….
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