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 Mon, 24 Aug 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/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1440The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) launched today a national service project aimed at building volunteer capacity to alleviate poverty among veterans, military service members, and their families. The ALA announced the initiative, the American Legion Auxiliary Call to Service Corps VISTA Project, at its annual convention in Louisville, Kentucky, and as a component of the ALA's observance of Safety and Security Week within President Obama's United We Serve national service initiative. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1439This week President Obama's United We Serve initiative will spotlight the key role that volunteers play in supporting veterans and military families and in helping communities prepare for and recover from disasters as part of Safety and Security Week. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1438The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced grants to eight organizations to engage 553 new AmeriCorps members in improving lives and strengthening communities.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1437The United We Serve initiative is highlighting the efforts of Americans who volunteer to promote healthy living and expand access to health services across the nation during Health Week, August 10-16. In conjunction with National Community Health Center Week, United We Serve will focus special attention on grassroots health programs addressing community needs.Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1436It's been ten days since the release of the new My AmeriCorps, and I thought you might appreciate a brief update on the status of the system. I would like to extend a special thanks to those who worked directly on the My AmeriCorps project, and everyone who depends on it, for your patience throughout this process.Speeches and Official StatementsFri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1434Earlier today President Obama announced his intent to nominate the Corporation's Board Chair Alan Solomont to serve as the United States Ambassador to Spain and Andorra. Speeches and Official StatementsThu, 6 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1433This week President Obama's United We Serve initiative will spotlight the countless ways that volunteers promote energy efficiency, address climate change, and preserve our natural environment as part of Energy and Environment Week. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 3 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1432Yesterday the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill.Speeches and Official StatementsFri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1431The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced 36 Learn and Serve America grants totaling nearly $20 million to engage students across the nation in service-learning projects that promote community service while enhancing students' academic and civic skills.Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1429Help is on the way for more than 50 organizations fighting poverty in New York City, thanks to Recovery Act funding that is supporting nearly 200 AmeriCorps VISTA members who will engage New Yorkers in volunteer efforts to battle poverty in the nation's most populous city. Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1428United We Serve, President Obama's call to service initiative, is marking July 27-August 2 as Education Week, highlighting the countless Americans who roll up their sleeves to read with a child, volunteer at a library, organize a book drive, and strengthen education and learning in other ways.Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1435I am happy to inform you that My AmeriCorps' Release 3 update successfully launched this morning, and is live and ready for use. We encourage you to log on and begin to take advantage of its new functions.Speeches and Official StatementsTue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1427Faith-based organizations have a profound impact on volunteering in the United States, according to a report released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1426A new report released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service finds that even during a time of prolonged economic recession, volunteering has remained steady, fueled by a compassion boom led by young adults and a wave of do-it-yourself volunteers working with their neighbors to fix problems. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1417The NFL Players Association (NFLPA), which represents every NFL player, is teaming up with the Corporation for National and Community Service, to encourage Americans to answer the President and First Lady's call to service and make a difference in their communities.Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1416We are happy to inform you that the 3rd upgrade to My AmeriCorps will be launching next week, on Monday July 27, 2009 as scheduled. Speeches and Official StatementsWed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1418Update from the Acting CEO on the FY 2010 National Service Budget.Speeches and Official StatementsTue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1414Starting today and lasting through the rest of the summer, President Obama's United We Serve initiative is kicking off a series of issue weeks that will shine the spotlight on Americans who are joining with their neighbors to tackle tough challenges through volunteer service.Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1410The Corporation for National and Community Service has awarded Pfizer Inc its Billion + Change award in recognition of the global pharmaceutical company's outstanding leadership in pro bono service.Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1409The Corporation for National and Community Service is seeking applications from former AmeriCorps members who are interested in serving as the 2009-2010 Eli Segal Fellow, a year-long leadership opportunity to help advance national service policy, operations, and strategy from the Office of the CEO at Corporation headquarters. Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST