http://www.nationalservice.gov The Corporation for National and Community Service provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and country through three programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. Together with USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation is working to foster a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in America. en-us Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 0 http://www.nationalservice.gov/images/logos/cncslogo.gif http://www.nationalservice.gov 155 70 http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1183Organizers, sponsors, and community partners joined together today to announce plans for the upcoming 14th Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service. Founder and director Todd Bernstein, who is also president of Global Citizen, announced that a national record 65,000 volunteers are expected to participate in more than 750 community service projects throughout the region on the Monday, January 19 King holiday. That represents an increase of some 5,000 volunteers from last year's turnout.News From the FieldWed, 7 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1184As the country prepares to inaugurate its first African American President, volunteers from local American Red Cross chapters and HOPE worldwide will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by distributing vital fire safety information throughout communities in more than 25 cities during the Martin Luther King Day of Service weekend. Martin Luther King, Jr. recognized the power of service to strengthen communities and achieve common goals. This partnership will help residents prevent home fires, protect their loved ones and strengthen their community. News From the FieldTue, 6 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1182Join Volunteer San Diego in celebrating their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service event. This year, 80 volunteers will join to renovate Hannah's House. Tasks such as painting, decorating, organizing and cleaning will be completed. The event will commence at 9:00 am and will end in a ribbon cutting ceremony led by the house's founder, Ms. Susan Griffin.News From the FieldTue, 6 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1180Later this month we plan to take another important step towards improving the speed and reliability of our technology environment by moving our production systems to new servers at the Corporation's headquarters. In order to make this upgrade, our systems - including the My AmeriCorps Portal, Recruitment System, eGrants and eSPAN - will be unavailable from 8:00 PM EST, Friday, January 23 through 7:00 AM EST, Monday, January 26. Speeches and Official StatementsTue, 6 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1181The Sixth Annual Greater Louisville Martin Luther King Jr. Season of Service 2009 sponsored by the Service for Peace organization and RSVP will launch on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Memorial Auditorium from 10:00 am to 11:30 a.m.News From the FieldMon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1179On Monday, January 19, 2009, over one thousand volunteers from throughout the Sacramento region will join together to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by volunteering at over 15 different community improvement projects.News From the FieldMon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1177The Hurricane Ike recovery efforts are proving to be a training ground for a young generation of Americans interested in giving something back to their country.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 2 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1176President George W. Bush, President-elect Barack Obama, and General Colin L. Powell will headline the Eighth Annual National Mentoring Month volunteer recruitment drive, it was announced today. Held each January, the campaign mobilizes community volunteers to help young people achieve their full potential. Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1175Communities and nonprofits across the country are gearing up for a record number of volunteers on the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal holiday, fueled by President-elect Obama's call for Americans to serve on King Day and throughout the year. Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1174I want to share some exciting news about the King Day of Service and our work with the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) to make this King Day the biggest King Day of Service in history. Please read and forward this to your grantees as it contains an important action request for any organization planning a King Day of Service project.Speeches and Official StatementsTue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1173Governor Janet Napolitano is encouraging Arizonans of all ages and abilities to join together to build strong communities through thoughtful volunteer service, beginning with the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on January 19, 2009, and continuing throughout the year. News From the FieldThu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1171President-elect Barack Obama is calling on Americans across the nation to volunteer in the January 19 Martin Luther King Day of Service. The upcoming Martin Luther King Day falls on the day before Obama's historic inauguration. The President-elect will celebrate King Day along with Vice-President Joe Biden and their families by volunteering in a service project in Washington, D.C. and will be calling on all Americans to join him in ongoing active citzenship. 'I will ask for your service and your active citizenship when I am president of the United States,' Obama said.News From the FieldFri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1172The 2009 King Day of Service is just 39 days away, and I hope every member of the national service family is planning to participate.Speeches and Official StatementsWed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1169Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year will be a "day on, not a day off" for many local students, parents, teachers, and other volunteers statewide. The Maine Commission for Community Service (MCCS) is pleased to announce it will provide ten $350 awards to fund community service projects across the state that honor Dr. King. and his legacy. Time Warner Cable will match the funding of the top two awardees further increasing the projects impact. Funded service projects will take place between January 17th and January 19th 2009. Please visit www.volunterMaine.org to get involved in your community.News From the FieldWed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1166Message regarding the economic downturn and national service in the United States.Speeches and Official StatementsMon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1168Following is a commentary about a service stimulus by Stephen Goldsmith, chairman of the board of the Corporation for National and Community Service and former Mayor of Indianapolis, and Harris Wofford, former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service from 1995 to 2001. It was distributed McClatchy-Tribune News Service and has appeared in the Miami Herald (FL), Fort Worth Star Telegram (TX), The Record (NJ) and other newspapers.Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1165Liz McCartney, cofounder of a Louisiana nonprofit that engages volunteers and AmeriCorps members to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, was named the 2008 CNN Hero of the Year at a ceremony Saturday night in Hollywood.Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1164Nicola O. Goren, an 11-year veteran of the Corporation for National and Community Service, will lead the agency through a transition that will include laying a foundation for the incoming Administration's service plans.Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1161After five years leading the Corporation for National and Community Service, David Eisner steps down today, expressing pride in the momentum behind the service and volunteer sector, urgency about the need to harness civic power to tackle tough problems, and optimism over America's opportunity to engage more Americans in service.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1160It feels strange to be stepping down as CEO of the Corporation at this time in the national service movement - like jumping off a train just as it is picking up speed! As I leave, I want to share just how much the work you all do has meant to me, how grateful I am to have had the privilege to represent you, and how confident I am about the future for the agency and for national service and volunteering in America.Speeches and Official StatementsThu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST