Yes We Did!
2009 King Day of Service is Largest Ever

Fueled by President Obama’s call to service, the 2009 King Day of Service experienced a historic level of participation, as Americans across the country honored Dr. King by serving their communities on the January 19 King Holiday. In total, more than 13,000 projects took place, more than doubling last year’s record of 5,000 projects. This historic turnout is the largest ever in the 14 years since Congress encouraged Americans to observe the King Holiday as a national day of service and charged the Corporation for National and Community Service with leading this national effort.  > Learn more

AmeriCorps Helps Texans Recover from Hurricane Ike

The 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. Teams of AmeriCorps' National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), ages 18 to 24, began arriving in the Gulf Coast area during the first week of October, not long after the Sept. 13 presidential disaster declaration. The teams, of typically 10–12 members, arrived by van from any one of the four NCCC's regional bases, where they receive their initial training.

Assigned to work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), members were trained to assist with damage assessments, conduct housing needs' interviews, and help identify solutions for those displaced by the storm. They were assigned duties in the FEMA/State Joint Field Office in Austin, and in the disaster recovery centers located throughout the affected counties. > Learn more