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The Board of the Corporation for National and Community Service Tuesday elected Alan D. Solomont, as its chairman.
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Corporation board member Hyepin Im is sworn in by board chair Alan Solomont. Im's term on the Corporation's board lasts through 2013. On February 4, 2009, the Corporation for National and Community Service held a public board meeting at the Corporation's Washington, DC headquarters.
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Corporation board member Hyepin Im is sworn in by board chair Alan Solomont. Im's term on the Corporation's board lasts through 2013. On February 4, 2009, the Corporation for National and Community Service held a public board meeting at the Corporation's Washington, DC headquarters.
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Kristin McSwain, Chief of Program Operations, Corporation for National and Community Service
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Nicola O. Goren, Chief Executive Officer (Acting), Corporation for National and Community Service
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The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced it will engage five leading universities to expand scholarly and policy research and deepen understanding about volunteering, national and community service, and civic engagement in America. David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation, announced the grants before hundreds of civic, government, and education leaders gathered at the National Conference on Citizenship annual meeting at the National Archives on September 22, 2008.
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The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced it will engage five leading universities to expand scholarly and policy research and deepen understanding about volunteering, national and community service, and civic engagement in America. David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation, announced the grants before hundreds of civic, government, and education leaders gathered at the National Conference on Citizenship annual meeting at the National Archives on September 22, 2008.
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The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced it will engage five leading universities to expand scholarly and policy research and deepen understanding about volunteering, national and community service, and civic engagement in America. David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation, announced the grants before hundreds of civic, government, and education leaders gathered at the National Conference on Citizenship annual meeting at the National Archives on September 22, 2008.
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The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced it will engage five leading universities to expand scholarly and policy research and deepen understanding about volunteering, national and community service, and civic engagement in America. David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation, announced the grants before hundreds of civic, government, and education leaders gathered at the National Conference on Citizenship annual meeting at the National Archives on September 22, 2008.
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Several representatives of organizations receiving College Student Social Media grants from the Corporation for National and Community Service are congratulated by Learn and Serve America Director Amy Cohen at today’s National Conference on Citizenship at the National Archives. Standing from left to right are Maureen Roche, DC Central Kitchen; Greg Werkheiser, CEO, Phoenix Project; Amy Cohen; David Carter, General Counsel and Program Director, Phoenix Project; and Peter Levine, Director of CIRCLE at Tufts University. The Corporation announced $2.3 million in grants to six organizations to support the use of social networking and Web 2.0 strategies to increase college student service.
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Less than seven months after challenging corporate America to deliver $1 billion in pro bono volunteering support for nonprofits, Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner hailed $280 million in new pledges that pushed the campaign tally past $406 million, announced new research spotlighting the untapped potential for pro-bono volunteers, and unveiled a new campaign brand, A Billion + Change. Pictured: Jean Case, Chair of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.
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Less than seven months after challenging corporate America to deliver $1 billion in pro bono volunteering support for nonprofits, Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner hailed $280 million in new pledges that pushed the campaign tally past $406 million, announced new research spotlighting the untapped potential for pro-bono volunteers, and unveiled a new campaign brand, A Billion + Change. Pictured: Stan Soloway, Board Member, Corporation for National and Community Service.
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Less than seven months after challenging corporate America to deliver $1 billion in pro bono volunteering support for nonprofits, Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner hailed $280 million in new pledges that pushed the campaign tally past $406 million, announced new research spotlighting the untapped potential for pro-bono volunteers, and unveiled a new campaign brand, A Billion + Change. Pictured: Dr. Robert Grimm, Director of Research and Policy Development, Corporation for National and Community Service.
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Less than seven months after challenging corporate America to deliver $1 billion in pro bono volunteering support for nonprofits, Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner hailed $280 million in new pledges that pushed the campaign tally past $406 million, announced new research spotlighting the untapped potential for pro-bono volunteers, and unveiled a new campaign brand, A Billion + Change. Pictured at the podium: David Eisner, CEO, Corporation for National and Community Service.
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Less than seven months after challenging corporate America to deliver $1 billion in pro bono volunteering support for nonprofits, Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner hailed $280 million in new pledges that pushed the campaign tally past $406 million, announced new research spotlighting the untapped potential for pro-bono volunteers, and unveiled a new campaign brand, A Billion + Change. Pictured (L-R): Stan Soloway, Board Member, Corporation for National and Community Service; Jean Case, Chair of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation; David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service; and Jamie Hartman, Executive Director, Pro Bono Action Tank, Taproot Foundation.
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AmeriCorps members work alongside hundreds of Des Moines residents to fill and place sandbags to protect the city from raging floodwaters. National service participants are working across the Midwest to manage volunteers, pile sandbags, run shelters and hotlines, and assist evacuees.
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Genworth’s philosophy, "Think It Possible", extends its commitment to the community through volunteer efforts and outreach, which seeks to support individuals at key stages of life. Genworth’s programs help children prepare for their futures, enable access to affordable housing, and enrich seniors’ lives. Last year, nearly 40 percent of Genworth employees volunteered – logging more than 17,000 volunteer hours and completing close to 200 projects. On June 2nd, Genworth was recognized by Points of Light & Hands On Network and presented with the organization's Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs before thousands of attendees at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.
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In 2007, ChoicePoint Cares volunteers donated more than 6,000 volunteer hours at hundreds of community projects across the country. ChoicePoint is proud to offer low-cost volunteer background screening to youth-serving and other nonprofit organizations and to be the preferred background screening provider for the National Human Services Assembly, Little League International, Boy Scouts of America, National CASA and thousands of other nonprofits around the country that are diligently protecting the people they serve. On June 2nd, ChoicePoint was recognized by Points of Light & Hands On Network and presented with the organization's Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs before thousands of attendees at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.
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In 2007, Booz Allen volunteers donated more than 8,500 pro bono hours, valued at over $3.1 million dollars, to support 26 major nonprofit organizations worldwide. Volunteers worked on a wide range of projects, including strategic planning, technology infrastructure, and board development using the consulting firm’s intellectual capital to help these nonprofits fulfill their missions. On June 2nd, Booz Allen Hamilton was recognized by Points of Light & Hands On Network and presented with the organization's Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs before thousands of attendees at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.
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Disney Worldwide Outreach includes its employee VoluntEARS who generously share their magic to positively affect children, their communities and the environment. Last year, Disney donated more than $177 million in cash and in-kind support to various charities around the world and Disney VoluntEARS in over 42 countries contributed more than 466,000 hours of service, including the building of playgrounds, homes for families in need, and assisting with disaster relief efforts. On June 2nd, Disney Worldwide Outreach was recognized by Points of Light & Hands On Network and presented with the organization's Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs before thousands of attendees at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.
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The Corporation for National and Community Service honored Ben & Jerry’s with a Spirit of Service Corporate Award, which recognizes exceptional participants in each of its programs and outstanding corporate and foundation partners. Ben & Jerry’s was honored for its three year partnership with the DREAM program, a local youth mentoring organization. The DREAM program empowers children from affordable housing neighborhoods to create goals, make informed decision and achieve their dreams. Among other achievements, Ben & Jerry volunteers helped build a ropes course, construct a canoe rack and prepared an organic garden for participants of Camp DREAM, and have donated cash and in-kind support, including office space, to allow the nonprofit to double its staff when it became an AmeriCorps program in 2007.
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On June 2, 2008, the Corporation for National and Community Service honored three outstanding Senior Corps volunteers and a private foundation for their extraordinary service with Spirit of Service Awards. Foster Grandparent Thelma King of Jacksonville, FL, or “Granny King” as the children call her, is a retired registered nurse who supports inner-city youth at Jean Ribault High School’s Exceptional Students Education Program, which serves emotionally and academically challenged students. King uses auditory, cognitive, kinesthetic skill-building activities that help students with no linguistic ability learn to use their bodies to communicate. When asked how she communicates with these children, her response was, “All kids understand the language of love.” Granny King’s success with these children has not only helped to raise their self-esteem but also has raised their graduation rates by 82 percent. Corporation Board Member Alan Solomont, Senior Corps Director Tess Scannell, and Corporation COO Elizabeth Seale presented the awards at the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service.
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On June 2, 2008, the Corporation for National and Community Service honored three outstanding Senior Corps volunteers and a private foundation for their extraordinary service with Spirit of Service Awards. RSVP volunteer Joel Becker of Hauppauge, NY, is an Adopt-A-Family volunteer, focusing on assisting families in need. During his service, he noticed that the families had one thing in common: none had computers in the home so the kids were missing a valuable tool that could help them with their academic skills. He approached the RSVP of Suffolk County with a proposal to refurbish donated used computers and then install them in the homes of low-income families. That idea became the Community Computer Connections Program, sponsored by RSVP and managed by Becker. He works with the county’s health and welfare council to ensure that t he computers are received by families and individuals wit h the greatest need, and has recruited more than 30 other senior volunteers to help with the program. Corporation Board Member Alan Solomont, Senior Corps Director Tess Scannell, and Corporation COO Elizabeth Seale presented the awards at the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service.
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On June 2, 2008, the Corporation for National and Community Service honored three outstanding Senior Corps volunteers and a private foundation for their extraordinary service with Spirit of Service Awards. Senior Companion Patricia Gratton of Grand Junction, CO, has come to understand all too well the importance of being independent. A stroke left her with permanent physical disabilities but her determination remained as powerful as before. She relearned many basic tasks, including how to drive her specially equipped car. She is now back on duty as a senior companion, serving many of her clients four to seven days a week and offering them her undivided attention as she provides companionship and assists with such tasks as grocery shopping and medical appointments. She also serves on the Senior Companion Advisory Council and sees herself as a community ambassador, exerting good will and persuading others to support the program. As a Volunteer Team Leader, she provides guidance to other volunteers, helping the Senior Companion project achieve an 85 percent volunteer retention rate. Corporation Board Member Alan Solomont, Senior Corps Director Tess Scannell, and Corporation COO Elizabeth Seale presented the awards at the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service.
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On June 2, 2008, the Corporation for National and Community Service honored three outstanding Senior Corps volunteers and a private foundation for their extraordinary service with Spirit of Service Awards. The mission of the Pinkerton Foundation, an independent grant-making organization, is to strengthen and expand community-based programs for children, youth, and families in economically disadvantaged communities in New York City. Recognizing the promising literacy model of the Experience Corps of the Community Service Society of New York, it has provided more than $1.5 million since 1997 to support the recruitment and training of volunteers to serve in some of New York’s poorest neighborhoods. This financial support affirms the Foundation’s belief that all children deserve a chance to succeed. Corporation Board Member Alan Solomont, Senior Corps Director Tess Scannell, and Corporation COO Elizabeth Seale presented the awards at the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service.
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On July 2, 2008, The Corporation for National and Community Service honored three outstanding Senior Corps volunteers and a private foundation for their extraordinary service with Spirit of Service Awards. The awards pay tribute to the most outstanding participants in each of the Corporation’s programs. This year’s recipients are Foster Grandparent Thelma King of Jacksonville, FL; RSVP volunteer Joel Becker of Hauppauge, NY; Senior Companion Patricia Gratton of Grand Junction, CO; and the Pinkerton Foundation of New York City. Corporation Board Member Alan Solomont, Senior Corps Director Tess Scannell, and Corporation COO Elizabeth Seale presented the awards at the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service.
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Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner and HHS Assistant Secretary for Aging Josefina G. Carbonell sign memorandum of agreement establishing a new initiative to engage more 55+ adults in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations through volunteer service.
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Rep. John Lewis of Georgia drew a standing ovation from the crowd following his stirring address at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta, June 2008.
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Rep. John Lewis of Georgia drew a standing ovation from the crowd following his stirring address at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta, June 2008.
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Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner delivers remarks at Opening Plenary of the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, held in Atlanta, GA.
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