"I started what's called the USA Freedom Corps to give Americans a chance to participate in making their communities and cities and neighborhoods better, and the response has been fantastic. Our charities are strong, neighborhood healers are active all across America. Our policemen and firefighters and people who wear our nation's uniform remind us on a daily basis what it means to sacrifice for something greater than yourself. Once again, the children of America believe in heroes because they see them every day."

President George W. Bush on November 13, 2003
during a speech in Orlando, Florida

• PEACE CORPS SIGNS HISTORIC AGREEMENT WITH MEXICO.  On November 12, 2003, Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez signed an historic agreement with the country of Mexico that will lead to Peace Corps volunteers serving in Mexico for the first time. Peace Corps volunteers assigned to Mexico will work in the areas of information technology, small business development, and science and technology....
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• FIRST CITIZEN-BASED DISASTER DRILL PLANNED FOR Washington, D.c. 
  The Washington, D.C. Citizen Corps Council will participate in the first citizen-based disaster exercise planned for the District on November 22, 2003. More than 100 trained D.C. Citizen Corps volunteers will be involved. The exercise is being sponsored by the D.C. Commission on National and Community Service and the D.C. Citizen Corps program as a continuing commitment to create opportunities for individuals to help their communities prepare for and respond to emergencies….
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• THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER DRIVE URGES SENIORS TO PLEDGE THEIR TIME AND EXPERIENCE.  During Thanksgiving week (November 24-30), Senior Corps is encouraging older Americans to make a difference in their communities by volunteering. The Share Your Volunteer Spirit Pledge Drive is a part of Senior Corps’ Ask a Friend Campaign, designed to engage Americans 55 and older to serve….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES SOUTH CAROLINA WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  During a recent visit to Greenville, South Carolina, President Bush was greeted by Robin Longino. Longino is an active volunteer with Hands on Greenville, a nonprofit organization which creates service opportunities for individuals with busy schedules….
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Americans of all ages are serving others in countless ways, by mentoring a child, caring for an elderly neighbor, teaching someone to read, or donating food and clothing to those who need them. No matter where you live or what interests you, you can find ways to volunteer in your community or overseas.

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