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 President Obama Signs Landmark
National Service Bill
President Obama delivered an early victory for a central cause of his Administration by signing into law a sweeping expansion of national service that will engage millions of Americans in addressing local needs through volunteer service.
The President signed the landmark Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act today at a Washington DC elementary school, joined by Vice President Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr, Jill Biden, Members of Congress, former President Clinton, former First Lady Rosalyn Carter, and an audience of nonprofit leaders and national service volunteers. The President was introduced by the bill’s namesake and longtime service champion Senator Kennedy, who co-authored the legislation with Senator Orrin Hatch. > Learn more
 What Are YOU Doing For AmeriCorps Week?
The third annual AmeriCorps Week, which takes place May 9-16, 2009, provides the perfect opportunity for AmeriCorps members, alums, grantees, program partners, and friends to shine a spotlight on the work done by members—and to motivate more Americans to serve their communities. Many events are being planned across the country. What are YOU doing? > Learn more
Also, Pure Digital, maker of Flip Video, is the proud prize sponsor for this year’s AmeriCorps Week Video and Photo contests! Join the contest to win!
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, includes $201 million in funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service to support an expansion of AmeriCorps State and National and AmeriCorps VISTA programs.
This investment is a strong vote of confidence in the value of national service in engaging citizens in addressing unmet needs and strengthening communities. For decades, national service programs have worked in our most vulnerable communities, providing hope and help to people facing economic and social needs. Today, as the economic downturn puts millions of Americans at risk, we need national service and volunteering more than ever. > Learn more
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