"The culture of service is strong in America. The culture of responsibility is growing. You know, I started what's called the USA Freedom Corps; it's a chance to encourage Americans to extend a compassionate hand to somebody who hurts. And the response is strong. The charitable organizations in America are growing. I want to thank you for supporting our local charities, thank you for helping people who hurt. You know, the true strength of the country is found in the heart and souls of the American citizens."

President George W. Bush
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
December 2, 2003

• USA FREEDOM CORPS DIRECTOR DISCUSSES OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT’S CALL TO SERVICE.  "Building a Culture of Service," an opinion editorial written by Assistant to the President and director of USA Freedom Corps, John M. Bridgeland, was recently published in the Washington Times. It reviews and highlights the overwhelming response to the President's call to service and how USA Freedom Corps has worked to strengthen and expand opportunities in order to engage more Americans to serve....
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• HELP CITIZEN CORPS ACHIEVE ITS GOAL OF 1,000 COUNCILS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.  In 2002, President George W. Bush created Citizen Corps as a vital component of the USA Freedom Corps. This initiative creates opportunities for individuals to participate in emergency preparedness and response activities. Currently there are more than 900 Citizen Corps councils with more added everyday….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES NEW JERSEY WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  Upon arrival to Newark, New Jersey on Monday, December 1, 2003 President Bush met Patricia Fields. Fields is an active volunteer with the School Based Youth Services: Plainefield Teen Parenting Program, Inc. This program helps teenage parents graduate from high school while teaching them valuable parenting skills….
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