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, 15 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=1189Students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Missouri-St. Louis will participate in the national MLK Holiday initiative making it 'a day on,' not a day off. Led by the university's Office of Student Life and Community Partnership Project, approximately 130 volunteers will spend time Jan. 19 at 13 local non-profit organizations celebrating King's life through service to others.News From the FieldTue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1188Radio stations across the country will help support President-elect Obama's call to service by airing public service announcements calling on Americans to serve on the King Holiday and throughout the year.Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1187Over 16,000 college students from 130 campuses in 28 states, plus the District of Columbia, are expected to engage in volunteer service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These projects, which include everything from neighborhood clean-ups to preparing and serving meals to hospice patients, will take place on or during the week of the federal King Holiday, January 19.News From the FieldSun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/states_news_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1190Youth Conservation Corps is leading the way locally in efforts to organize for the nation-wide, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, 'A Day On Not A Day Off,' event. The Youth Conservation Corps staff and trainees will be joining forces with businesses, schools, and faith-based groups, both local and non-local, to provide a volunteer work force of over 200 people to several local establishments. Volunteer services will be provided to Staben House, the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Lake County Forest Preserves, North Shore Church of Christ, Winchester House, First Congregational United Church of Christ, PADS Crisis Services, Countryside Association-Lakeside, VA Medical Center, Lake County Center for Independent Living, East Lake Management Group, Inc., A Safe Place and the YMCA. News From the FieldFri, 9 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1186The USAService.org website launched today by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to encourage Americans to serve on the King Holiday and throughout the year is featuring a series of guest bloggers between now and January 19. Below is a post by Nicola Goren, Acting CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 9 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1185At a packed news conference on January 9th, General Colin Powell, USA (Ret) and the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced President-elect Obama's plans to call on Americans to serve their communities on the King Holiday and throughout the year. Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 9 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 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