"Thanksgiving is also a time to share our blessings with those who are less fortunate. Americans this week will gather food and clothing for neighbors in need. Many young people will give part of their holiday to volunteer at homeless shelters and food pantries. On Thanksgiving, we remember that the true strength of America lies in the hearts and souls of the American people. By seeking out those who are hurting and by lending a hand, Americans touch the lives of their fellow citizens and help make our Nation and the world a better place."

President George W. Bush
Thanksgiving Day 2004 Proclamation
November 23, 2004

• NATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY ANNOUNCES GRANTS DESIGNED TO SPUR VOLUNTEER SERVICE ON KING HOLIDAY.  Efforts to mobilize volunteers nationally on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January 2005 will be aided by grants to organizations by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corporation announced this week that four organizations will receive a total of $500,000….
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• HIGHEST NUMBER OF AMERICANS SERVING IN THE PEACE CORPS IN 29 YEARS.  Continuing on a trend that has seen volunteers in the field steadily increase over the past two years, Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez recently announced a marked increase in Americans serving overseas as Peace Corps volunteers. The official count for 2004 is 7,733 Peace Corps volunteers serving in 71 countries….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH PROCLAIMS WORLD AIDS DAY, 2004.  HIV/AIDS is the greatest health crisis of our time. Its defeat requires the cooperation of the entire global community. On World AIDS Day, people around the world united to demonstrate our commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS and to offer prayers and support for those living with HIV/AIDS and for their families and caregivers. Citizens can also reach out to help those living with HIV/AIDS by preparing packages or delivering meals and groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS in your community….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES MICHIGAN WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush met Judy Hunt when he arrived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Saturday, October 30, 2004. Hunt, 65, is an active volunteer with Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, an organization that provides support for people living with cancer and their loved ones….
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Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no USA Freedom Corps Weekly Update next week. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!


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