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"VOLUNTEERISM and CITIZEN SERVICE must lead Louisiana's recovery effort."
-Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu

The devastation wrought by hurricanes Katrina and Rita has left an indelible mark on the communities affected. Equally enduring, will be the compassion and assistance poured out by volunteers brought together from across the country.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor Louisiana Serve Commission seeks to harness this desire to help by matching the needs of community service organizations with volunteers and their unique skills. At VolunteerLouisiana.gov, community members can match their skills and interests with volunteer opportunities that will be mutually rewarding.

The website can be found at: www.volunteerlouisiana.gov/ For more information contact: 225-342-3070 or toll free: 866-286-3835

Impact - Scenic Byways Program
The Scenic Byways program leverages $1.56 for every dollar spent by the program.

Source: The Impact of the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism on Louisiana's Economy and Quality of Life for Louisiana's Citizens - June 2006

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What is the Louisiana Serve Commission?

David Eisner (center) , CEO, Corporation for National and Community Service, is talking with AmeriCorps program directors about the needs for Hurricane Katrina and Rita evaucees prior to making a tour of the devastation in New Orleans.
David Eisner (center) , CEO, Corporation for National and Community Service, is talking with AmeriCorps program directors about the needs for Hurricane Katrina and Rita evaucees prior to making a tour of the devastation in New Orleans.
MISSION

The mission of the Louisiana Serve Commission is to build and sustain high quality programs that meet the needs of Louisiana's citizens and promote an ethic of service.

HISTORY

In 1993, the Louisiana Serve Commission was established in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to rekindle the spirit of service and citizenship among the citizens of Louisiana. Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu continues the commitment to service in Louisiana. A policy-making body, the Commission serves as the focal point for national service efforts in the state and acts as a clearing-house for national service programs operating in Louisiana.

The Louisiana Serve Commission receives the funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service, which was established under the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. The Louisiana Serve Commission awards grants to organizations and schools that foster civic responsibility and provide educational opportunities for those who make a substantial commitment to service.

PHILOSOPHY

National service is about getting things done, strengthening our communities, encouraging civic responsibility and expanding opportunity. Members of national service programs engage in sustainable projects that allow them to make fundamental changes in their communities. Programs not only create long-term results; they also rekindle the ethic of citizen service. Members are service pioneers committed to getting things done at the grassroots level and fortifying the ties that bind us together as a national community.


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