FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize New Hampshire Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Dan Hebert
upon arrival in Merrimack, New Hampshire, on Thursday, January 29, 2004. Hebert
has been an active volunteer with the New Hampshire JumpStart State Coalition
since 2000.
This month, the USA Freedom Corps – President
Bush’s initiative to engage all Americans in service to their neighbors and
their nation – is celebrating its second anniversary. President Bush is
recognizing individuals around the country, like Hebert, who are answering the
call to volunteer service.
After working nearly 25
years in the banking industry, Hebert was surprised to learn that many students
today were not being taught basic information such as how to balance a
checkbook, put money aside for savings and avoid credit card debt. Looking for
ways to apply his knowledge and experience in the banking industry to help
students, Hebert began volunteering with JumpStart, a non-profit association
dedicated to improving financial literacy among young adults through personal
finance education at home and in school. Since 2000, Hebert has served as
president of the New Hampshire JumpStart State Coalition. In this capacity, he
visits with high school students each month to discuss basic personal financial
management skills such as banking, creating a budget and managing credit card
debt. He also teaches students what to look for when applying for a credit
card, why it is good to pay more than the minimum payment and how to put aside
money for savings. Hebert also speaks regularly to members of community
organizations and businesses in New Hampshire about the importance of personal
financial literacy among young adults.
President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to
foster a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through the USA
Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the call to
volunteer service by strengthening and expanding service opportunities to
protect our homeland, support our communities and extend American compassion
around the world. Interested volunteers can find opportunities in their own
neighborhoods through the USA Freedom Corps web site at
www.usafreedomcorps.gov
or by calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.
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