FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, September 12, 2003
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Corporation for National and Community Service
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Philadelphia Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet David Richman upon arrival in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Monday, September 15, 2003. For nearly ten years,
Richman has been an active volunteer with Philadelphia Futures.
Earlier this year, President Bush celebrated the first
anniversary of the USA Freedom Corps – his initiative to engage all Americans in
service to their neighbors and their nation. President Bush is recognizing
individuals around the country, like Richman, who are answering the call to
volunteer service.
Since 1994, Richman has been an active volunteer with
Philadelphia Futures, a nonprofit organization that provides economically
disadvantaged high school students with long-term mentoring, academic support
and enrichment activities. In 1996, Richman began mentoring a young man from the
Philadelphia community, organizing extracurricular activities for them to do
together and providing ongoing support during his high school and college years.
Today, Richman continues to mentor this young adult and last year attended his
graduation from Wheaton College in Massachusetts.
President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White
House to foster a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through
the USA Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the
call to volunteer service by strengthening and expanding service opportunities
to protect our homeland, support our communities and extend American compassion
around the world. Interested volunteers can find opportunities in their own
neighborhoods through the USA Freedom Corps web site at
www.usafreedomcorps.gov
or by calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.
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