FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Akron Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Anson A. Park when he arrives in Canton,
Ohio, on Thursday, April 24, 2003. Park, a regional area manager with Enterprise
Rent-A-Car, volunteers with the Akron Urban League to help young adults develop
job skills.
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 Park who are answering the call to volunteer service.
Since college, Park has been an active volunteer in his community, dedicating
most of his time helping young people. In 2002, Park began volunteering with the
Asset Program at the Akron Urban League, a class designed to assist students,
ages16-21, with job skills and training, career guidance and continuing
education programs. Park has recently volunteered to become a mentor through the
Urban League and will soon be matched with a young adult. Park has also
volunteered with several community service activities supported by his employer,
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, including renovation of a local women’s shelter and
raising funds for nonprofit organizations including the American Cancer Society
and Muscular Dystrophy Association. Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides employees two
paid days of leave each year to volunteer at a community or non-profit
organization of their choice.
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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