USA Freedom Corps - Make a Difference. Volunteer.

Issue 156 - Week of May 22, 2006

A Memorial Day Message

As we celebrate Memorial Day, USA Freedom Corps encourages you to find ways to support the troops and to help their families through volunteer service.

Support our troops and their families

National Hurricane Preparedness Week

By working together, government, private entities, and civic and charitable organizations can help increase preparedness for this year's hurricane season, which starts June 1. The Department of Homeland Security provides checklists for individuals, families and businesses and information on natural disasters and other threats at www.ready.gov. Once you and your family are prepared, you can help others get ready by volunteering with Citizen Corps.

Read the Presidential Proclamation
Learn more at CitizenCorps.gov

President Bush Recognizes Five Volunteers During Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

On May 12, President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to five outstanding individuals during a ceremony marking Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the East Room of the White House.

AmeriCorps*VISTA Celebrates
40 Years of Service

USA Freedom Corps joined the Corporation for National and Community Service in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program on May 23rd and 24th. VISTA provides full-time members to nonprofit, faith-based and other community organizations, and public agencies to create and expand programs that ultimately bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty.

Help the Survivors of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes

Americans can learn more about volunteer opportunities in their community or hurricane-related opportunities in the Gulf Coast by visiting the USA Freedom Corps website or calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.

President Bush Recognizes Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Student for Dedication to Volunteer Service

President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Deeneaus Polk, 19, upon arrival at the airport in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Thursday, May 11, 2006. Polk is a student and active volunteer at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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In Other News

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Wins Pulitzer Prize For Hurricane Katrina Coverage

A Latina Peace Corps Volunteer Assimilates to Rural Life in Panama

Coming Attractions

June 18-20th -
National Conference on Volunteering and Service

June 2006 -
Great Outdoors Month

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