"But the true strength of the United States of America lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens. And I want to thank Steve for taking time out of his life to mentor a child. It's a fantastic gift, and I appreciate the example you have set. And if you want to serve our country, love your neighbor just like you'd like to be loved yourself."

President George W. Bush
Speaking about USA Freedom Corps
Greeter Steve Miller
Jacksonville, Florida
January 14, 2005

• PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER EXTENDING THE PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL ON SERVICE AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION.  On Thursday, January 27, 2005, President George W. Bush signed an Executive Order extending the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation through January 2007. The Council promotes volunteer service and civic participation in American society, and encourages the recognition of outstanding volunteer service through the presentation of the President's Volunteer Service Award by Council members and Certifying Organizations, thereby encouraging more volunteer service….
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• HELP TSUNAMI DISASTER VICTIMS.  The United States is actively participating in a massive international response to help the victims of this disaster. President Bush made an initial commitment of $350 million for disaster relief. Additionally, President Bush asked former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton to lead a nationwide charitable fundraising effort to encourage private donations to the relief effort. Millions of dollars have been donated by individuals and corporations across our Nation. Americans are being asked to donate money to organizations listed at www.usafreedomcorps.gov....
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• PEACE CORPS ESTABLISHES SOUTHEAST ASIA TSUNAMI FUND.  In response to the devastation in Southeast Asia, the Peace Corps has established the Southeast Asia Tsunami Fund. Contributions to the fund will support Peace Corps Volunteer-led projects, and 100 percent of donations will be used in the affected communities....
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• VOLUNTEERS FOR PROSPERITY RESPONDS TO ASIAN TSUNAMI.  During the long-term recovery and reconstruction efforts, skilled American volunteers can perform valuable service. As an initiative of USA Freedom Corps, Volunteers for Prosperity is developing plans for utilizing American professionals in the long-term health, sanitation, and reconstruction efforts in the areas affected by the tsunami. Prospective volunteers are encouraged to offer their service to organizations participating in the worldwide network of Volunteers for Prosperity....
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• BECOME A MENTOR. PRESIDENT BUSH PROCLAIMS JANUARY 2005 NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH.  President George W. Bush declared January 2005 National Mentoring Month, encouraging Americans to become mentors. “One mentor can change a life forever. I encourage all of our citizens to dedicate their time and talents to mentoring a young person. By providing help and hope to our youth, mentors help foster a more compassionate society that values every life and leaves no child behind....
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES OHIO MAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to T.J. Powell when he arrived in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, January 27, 2005. Powell, 38, is an active volunteer with the Northeast Ohio Medical Reserve Corps. Medical Reserve Corps is a program partner of Citizen Corps, an important component of USA Freedom Corps….
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VISIT WWW.USAFREEDOMCORPSKIDS.GOV

Visit the new USA Freedom Corps Kids website, designed to show elementary and middle school students how they can start making a difference by volunteering. www.usafreedomcorpskids.gov also includes resources, ideas, and information to help parents and teachers engage America’s youth in their communities.

Honor volunteers in your community with the
PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

Please visit www.PresidentialServiceAwards.gov or call 1-866-545-5307 for more information.

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