"Dan has been a volunteer at the Akron Children's Hospital for 12 years. The reason I bring him up is the strength of this country lies in the hearts and souls of our fellow citizens. The true strength of America is not our military might, it's not the size of our pocketbook. The true strength of America is in the hearts and souls of citizens who are working to change this country one person at a time, those who've heard the call to love a neighbor just like they'd like to be loved themselves. Dan is a soldier in the army of compassion. Thank you for your example. Thank you for your care."

President George W. Bush
Speaking about USA Freedom Corps Greeter
Dan Yeric
Canton, Ohio
October 22, 2004

• HELP MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES.  Support our men and women in uniform and their families through “On the Homefront,” an initiative of USA Freedom Corps and the Department of Defense. Americans are encouraged to participate by sending letters of support and care packages to our troops overseas, offering assistance to family members who are at home, and volunteering in the place of deployed military personnel….
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• DIRECTOR OF USA FREEDOM CORPS DISCUSSES BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT WITH VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of USA Freedom Corps Desiree T. Sayle participated in a live interview on the “Tammy Says…” Internet radio program Monday, October 25, 2004, to talk about how businesses are encouraging volunteer service in their communities. Sayle was joined by Meagan Campion, Executive Director of Business Strengthening America….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES IOWA WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush met Donna Campbell when he arrived in Bellevue, Nebraska, on Monday, October 25, 2004. Campbell, 64, is an active volunteer with the food program at Messenger of Hope Ministries at the Christian Worship Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa….
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