http://www.learnandserve.gov Learn and Serve America is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, which also oversees Senior Corps and AmeriCorps. In addition to making grants, Learn and Serve America serves as a national resource on service-learning to nonprofit groups, educational institutions, teachers, faculty members, schools, and community groups. Together with the USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation is working to build a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility. en-us Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 0 http://www.learnandserve.gov/images/logos/ls_logo.gif http://www.learnandserve.gov 120 120 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1448On the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, there are strong signs of progress and renewal across the entire Gulf Coast, fueled in large part by an outpouring of volunteers and national service participants who've come from across the nation and globe to help the region rebuild stronger than before.Press Releases and AnnouncementsSat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1442Nearly 100 Obama Administration officials and federal employees are volunteering with New Orleans organizations over the next four days to mark the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The four-day effort was launched today in front of the Rebuilding Together New Orleans Community Center, one of several sites at which volunteers will be working. When it is completed, the center will house AmeriCorps NCCC volunteers serving New Orleans.Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1441Alan Solomont, Board Chair of the Corporation for National and Community Service, made the following statement on the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy:Speeches and Official StatementsWed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.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.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1408Responding to President Obama's call to service, Major League Baseball is making community service an overriding theme of the 80th All-Star Game and related events taking place in St. Louis this week.Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST