"True compassion is measured by real improvements in the lives of men, women and children. And that is the goal and that is the focus of American policy."

President George W. Bush
Meyer Auditorium at Freer Gallery
June 30, 2005

On Sunday, June 26th, many local at-risk youth celebrated Tee Ball on the South Lawn with President Bush. The theme for the season opener was Helping America’s Youth. USA Freedom Corps invited mentors and mentees from the Darrell Green’s Youth Life Foundation, Joe Gibb’s Youth for Tomorrow, and the Baltimore YMCA. In addition, the Young Marines proudly presented our colors, “Little Brother” Aaron Lucas (pictured) sang the National Anthem while his “Big Brother” watched proudly, and the President recognized Jeomera Ayala of Youth for Tomorrow for her outstanding commitment to volunteer service.

To hear Aaron and watch highlights from the game, click here.
To learn more about Tee Ball on the South Lawn, click here.
 

• SIX MONTHS AFTER TSUNAMI, USAID ADMINISTRATOR NATSIOS DETAILS RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION PROGRESS.  Six months after one of the worst natural disasters in history, Southeast Asia is slowly getting back on its feet. Immediately after the tsunami hit, U.S. relief efforts played a huge role in preventing further tragedies of disease and starvation. Now, the U.S. is transitioning into a second phase of assistance that will focus on rebuilding infrastructure, restarting economies and putting shattered lives back together....
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• NATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY APPROVES $6.6 MILLION IN GRANTS TO ENGAGE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN COMMUNITY SERVICE.  On July 1, The Corporation for National and Community Service approved $6.6 million in grants to five organizations that have developed projects designed to address the needs of people with disabilities and encourage their participation in service programs....
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• 2005 USA FREEDOM CORPS SUMMER INTERNS MOBILIZE WHITE HOUSE INTERNS FOR SERVICE PROJECT IN WASHINGTON, DC.  The 2005 USA Freedom Corps Summer Interns, Alexa Andrews, Mike Stakias, and Esther Larson organized fifty White House interns to paint and prepare apartments for The Turning Point Center, a transitional housing facility of the Salvation Army D.C. Thanks to the largest turnout of any White House intern service project, five homeless families will gain the life, professional, and personal skills to get back on their feet....
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES FAYETTEVILLE MAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Jim Stitt upon arrival in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Stitt is a volunteer with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Cumberland County (RSVP). To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush has met with more than 400 individuals around the country, like Stitt, since March 2002....
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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.

FIND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NOW

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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