President George W. Bush will meet Rick Sullivan when he arrives in Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday, June 1, 2004.  Sullivan, vice president of planning operations for Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado, is an active volunteer mentor with Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado.   

The USA Freedom Corps is President Bush’s initiative to engage all Americans in service to their neighbors and their nation by volunteering two years or 4,000 hours over the course of their lifetime.  Since January 2002, President Bush has met with hundreds of individuals around the country, like Sullivan, who are answering the call to volunteer service.

Sullivan has been a volunteer with Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado since its inception in 1994.  He spends about 16 hours each month mentoring residents and assisting with administrative and maintenance needs at the home.  This multi-denominational residential program helps at-risk students realize their potential by providing a value-centered home and a quality education through college.  Sullivan has worked with the Boys Hope Girls Hope staff to implement student admissions and screening procedures, and to improve educational services for the residents.  The students are required to work a summer job to offset their tuition, and Sullivan serves as supervisor during their employment.  He also plans retreats and special outings to sporting events for the students. 

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 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 information on the USA Freedom Corps at www.usafreedomcorps.gov or by calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.

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