Issue 151 - Week of March 6, 2006
A Six Month Update on Hurricane Relief: Recovery and Rebuilding
 It has been 6-months since Hurricane Katrina hit landfall. The storm had a massive impact on the physical landscape, the people as well as on the region’s economy. Since that time, people everywhere have made an unprecedented commitment to the Gulf Coast in both volunteer time and money.
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Peace Corps Celebrates 45 Years of Service
 Honoring the first groups to begin service in Ghana and Tanganyika to the most recent group on its way to Uganda and everyone in between, the Peace Corps kicks off a 45th anniversary celebration on March 1 to celebrate the legacy of service at home and abroad.
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Great American Cleanup Kick-Off Event
 On March 22nd, Keep America Beautiful kicked off their signature event, Great American Cleanup in Biloxi, MS. As part of the opening ceremony, Chairman Don Powell, Federal Coordinator of the Office of Gulf Coast Rebuilding, presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to an outstanding youth volunteer from Mississippi.
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Click here to view a picture of the youth volunteer |
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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 or calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.
President Bush Recognizes Flint Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Brian Willingham upon arrival in Mount Clemens, Michigan, on Monday, February 20, 2006.
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In Other News
Coming Attractions
March 22nd – International Conference on Faith and Service
April 22nd - Earth Day
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