http://www.seniorcorps.gov Senior Corps, a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, taps the experience, skills, and talents of more than a half a million older Americans to meet community needs. Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs. Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes; and RSVP volunteers conduct safety patrols for local police departments, participate in environmental projects, provide intensive educational services to children and adults, and respond to national disasters, among other activities. Together with USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation for National and Community Service is working to build a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in America. en-us Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 0 http://www.seniorcorps.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.seniorcorps.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.seniorcorps.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.seniorcorps.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.seniorcorps.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.seniorcorps.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.seniorcorps.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.seniorcorps.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.seniorcorps.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.seniorcorps.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.seniorcorps.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 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1401As many of you know, at the end of July we plan to release the 3rd upgrade to MyAmeriCorps. In preparation for this upgrade, our systems - including My AmeriCorps, eGrants and eSPAN - will be unavailable from 8:00 PM Eastern, Friday, July 10 through 12:00 PM Eastern, Saturday, July 11. Speeches and Official StatementsWed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1405President Obama speaks at Fort McNair, focusing on the importance of service to our communities and encouraged everyone to do their part this summer as part of United We Serve. The President and First Lady joined Congressional family members and five national nonprofit organizations to pack 15,000 backpacks full of books, healthy snacks, Frisbees and other items for the children of our servicemen and women.Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1398On June 25th, 2009, President Obama and Mrs. Obama joined hundreds of Congressional family members and five national nonprofit organizations in a United We Serve event sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The project benefited the children of military families. Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1384The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced a collaborative initiative with Microsoft Corp.'s U.S. Partners in Learning to design and establish a new national, student-driven virtual helpdesk for K-12 teachers and non-profits. Over the next three years, Microsoft and CNCS will create a program which aligns a student service opportunity with President Obama's United We Serve initiative. It will focus on giving students real-world learning experiences as they support non-profits and teachers who are using technology in the classroom. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1385The Corporation for National and Community Service today honored outstanding three Senior Corps volunteers and four AmeriCorps members with Spirit of Service Awards at the National Conference and Volunteering and Service. The awards are given annually to volunteers and members who have performed exemplary service in their communities.Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1383Speaking to a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, First Lady Michelle Obama called on all Americans to participate in our nation's renewal and recovery in a keynote address at the opening session of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1404The First Lady marked the kick off of United We Serve on June 22nd, 2009, where she joined California's First Lady Maria Shriver to build a playground at Bret Harte Elementary, a public school in San Francisco. The First Lady worked with KaBOOM!, an organization that aims to create safe and fun places for kids to play within walking distance of their homes. They have been building playgrounds in underserved communities for 14 years, relying on volunteers across the country.Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1382First Lady Michelle Obama and Cabinet secretaries are fanning out across the country today to participate in community service projects as part of the launch of United We Serve, a national call to service by President Obama.Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1400In a video message released on June 22nd, 2009, First Lady Michelle Obama announced the launch of United We Serve, a sustained effort to expand the size and impact of volunteer efforts in America.Speeches and Official StatementsMon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST