Today, Bilirakis met with the CEO of Volunteer Florida , Wendy Spencer to discuss ongoing expansion of volunteer efforts in the State of Florida.

Earlier this month, Gus participated in a grant check presentation to AmeriCorps Clearwater for $361,073 from the Governor's Commission on Volunteerism for a three-year program devoted to public safety and homeland security. (Read more...)

Spencer thanked Bilirakis for his efforts to raise awareness of volunteerism and his support for Volunteer Florida's programs.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, we are reminded of the importance of service and volunteerism in the community.

 Each year, millions of Americans across the country honor Dr. King’s legacy by taking part in a wide array of service projects. Some fulfill tangible needs such as conducting food drives, fixing up a school or community center, helping serve food at a soup kitchen or mentor needy youths, and delivering meals to homebound neighbors.

Volunteer Florida is one of the many local service and volunteer organizations participating in this year's effort to honor Dr. King's legacy through service.

For more information about this year's MLK "Day of Service," check out http://www.mlkday.gov/