Get Involved! An Initiative of the Corporation for National and Community Service http://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/index.asp Get Involved! is a national campaign encouraging the nation’s 77 million baby boomers to "Get Involved" in their communities through volunteer service. The campaign is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service, in collaboration with America’s nonprofit community and private-sector organizations. en-us Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST 0 http://www.getinvolved.gov/images/banners/getinvolved_01_234x60.gif Get Involved! http://www.getinvolved.gov 234 60 CNCS Announces 38 Grants to Support Senior Volunteershttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2120The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced just over $4 million in RSVP funding to support organizations and nonprofits across the country that utilize senior volunteers to tackle pressing community needs. Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST White House Puts Spotlight on Seniors' Leadership in Community Servicehttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2118On Monday, September 10, American volunteers above age 55 took center stage at a White House event underscoring the impact of senior citizens who are making remarkable contributions to their communities. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST Americans to Mark September 11th Anniversary by Volunteering to Make a Difference in Their Communitieshttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2116The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today released an overview of how volunteers across the country will pay tribute to and honor the victims and heroes of September 11th.Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 5 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST Funding Available to Engage Older Americans in High-Impact Servicehttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2112The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) launched its 2013 RSVP grant competition today, encouraging nonprofits and public agencies across the country to learn how RSVP can help them increase their impact by engaging volunteers 55 years and older in service. Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 2 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST Volunteers 55+ Are Meeting Critical Needs; Represent Powerful Resource for Communitieshttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2096The Corporation for National and Community Service is joining with organizations across the country to honor the powerful impact of Senior Corps volunteers and encourage more Americans 55+ to serve their communities through the third annual Senior Corps Week, taking place May 7-11. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 EST Presidential Proclamation: Older Americans Month, 2012http://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/statements/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2095America endured great trials and heralded defining triumphs over the course of the 20th century, and the men and women who saw us through that time remain among our Nation's greatest assets. Through their guiding wisdom, enduring love of family, and inspiring commitment to country, older Americans continue to steer and enhance our national life. Speeches and Official StatementsTue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 EST Presidential Proclamation: National Volunteer Week, 2012http://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/statements/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2090Our Nation has been profoundly shaped by ordinary Americans who have volunteered their time and energy to overcome extraordinary challenges. From the American Revolution and the Seneca Falls Convention to the everyday acts of compassion and purpose that move millions to make change in their communities, our Nation has always been at its best when individuals have come together to realize a common vision.Speeches and Official StatementsTue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST Wendy Spencer Takes Helm as CEO of Corporation for National and Community Servicehttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2091Setting a tone of confidence and excitement about the future of national service, Wendy Spencer began her tenure as CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service yesterday by outlining her goal of strengthening the impact of national service and volunteering in meeting critical community needs. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST Nominate National Service Superstars for 2012 Service Impact Awardshttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2087Today, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced that it is seeking nominations for the 2012 National Service Impact Awards to honor the best and brightest national service participants from around the country that are making an impact in their communities. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST Senate Confirms Bipartisan Leaders to Corporation for National and Community Service Boardhttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2088The U.S. Senate last week confirmed four leaders from the nonprofit, civic, and corporate sectors to serve on the board of directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST Senate Confirms Wendy Spencer as CEO of National Service Agencyhttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2085The U.S. Senate today unanimously confirmed Wendy Spencer as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST Senior Corps to Increase Services to VA Hospitals Nationwidehttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2082Senior Corps volunteers will begin an increased presence in VA Hospitals across the nation with the acceptance of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) into the National Advisory Committee (NAC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS). Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST National Service Agency Announces RSVP Funding Opportunitieshttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2083Today, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced the availability of federal funding for the agency's RSVP program, part of Senior Corps. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST President's FY 2013 Budget Request for CNCShttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/statements/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2074Today President Obama is sending his Fiscal Year 2013 budget request to Congress, including proposed funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service and its programs.Speeches and Official StatementsMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST National Service Agency Requests Applications for September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grantshttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2072The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) released a Notice for Federal Funding Availability (NOFA) today for the 2012 grant competition for the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance grants. The deadline for applications will be 5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of June, 2012. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Wendy Spencer as CNCS CEOhttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2045Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST National Service Agency Awards Grants to Strengthen Nonprofit Capacity and Impacthttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2040The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants totaling $998,000 to increase the capacity of nonprofits to improve lives in communities facing economic hardships. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST One in Four Older Americans Makes a Positive Impact in Local Communities Through Volunteering, Providing More Than $64 Billion in Annual Economic Benefit to the U.S. http://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2039New data released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service indicates that 18.7 million older adults - more than a quarter of those 55 and older - contributed on average more than 3 billion hours of service in their communities per year between 2008 and 2010. The yearly economic benefit of this service to the nation equals more than $64 billion. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST September 11th Day of Service Projects Taking Place in all 50 States http://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2036The tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks will be marked by service projects in all 50 states, with hundreds of thousands of volunteers expected to turn out to paint and refurbish homes, run food drives, spruce up schools, reclaim neighborhoods, and support and honor veterans, soldiers, military families, and first responders. Press Releases and AnnouncementsSat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST Americans Remember September 11th By Servinghttp://www.getinvolved.gov/newsroom/releases/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2034On the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, hundreds of thousands of Americans will participate in service and remembrance activities to pay tribute to 9/11 victims and heroes and rekindle the spirit of unity and compassion that followed the attacks.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 9 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST