5/16/2011 |
AmeriCorps Week Proclamation by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder |
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WHEREAS, since its creation in 1994, the AmeriCorps national service program has promoted and demonstrated the importance of service and volunteering, and has proven to be a highly effective way of engaging citizens of all ages and backgrounds by meeting a wide range of community needs; |
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5/16/2011 |
Our Most Successful Service Day to Date! |
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More than 500 teens from throughout metro Detroit were undaunted by inclement weather Saturday, turning out to participate in the Seventh Annual National Arab American Service Day, held this year at Project: Hope in Detroit. |
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5/16/2011 |
Governor Snyder Declares Michigan’s AmeriCorps Week |
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Lansing, MI - Governor Rick Snyder has declared the week of May 14 through May 21, 2011, as Michigan’s AmeriCorps Week. AmeriCorps Week provides an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the great service being done by AmeriCorps members across the state during this fourth annual celebration. |
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5/13/2011 |
350 AmeriCorps Members to Serve Grand Rapids on May 20 & 21 |
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his year, the Michigan's AmeriCorps Russ Mawby Signature Service Project has been designated as Michigan’s 2011 AmeriCorps Week closing event. The Signature Service Project, taking place on May 20 and 21, will bring together more than 350 AmeriCorps members to assist with community projects in Grand Rapids. |
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5/12/2011 |
Governor Branstad Proclaims May 14-21 "AmeriCorps Week" in Iowa |
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Governor Terry Branstad has proclaimed the week of May 14-21 as "AmeriCorps Week" in the state of Iowa. This recognition is part of a widespread effort by the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the AmeriCorps Alum chapters in Des Moines and Davenport to promote the vital work done by AmeriCorps members in communities across Iowa. Please see the full text of the Proclamation at the end of this release. |
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5/12/2011 |
Join us for National Arab American Service Day |
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Give back to the community this Saturday with more than 500 volunteers from Dearborn and metro Detroit who will participate in the Seventh Annual National Arab American Service Day. |
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5/11/2011 |
The Adams County Chapter of the American Red Cross Celebrates AmeriCorps Week |
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The Adams County Chapter of the American Red Cross will join the nationwide celebration of AmeriCorps Week, May 14-21, spotlighting the vital work done by AmeriCorps members in communities across Illinois since the national service program began 17 years ago. |
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5/10/2011 |
GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS MAY 14-21 AMERICORPS WEEK |
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The AmeriCorps National Service Programs in Nevada are being saluted, by proclamation of Governor Brian Sandoval, during AmeriCorps Week, May 14 through 21, 2011. In conjunction with AmeriCorps Week, Nevada Volunteers, the state commission on national and community service, is recognizing five national service participants for their exemplary service to Nevada. Two of the honorees are from Las Vegas and will be presented with their awards during the National 9/11 Flag Tour Ceremony on May 12, 2011 in Las Vegas. This ceremony, of particular significance at this moment in time, will bring together local service heroes from the public sector and the military to add a stitch to the National 9/11 Flag that will hang in the museum at Ground Zero. |
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5/10/2011 |
Denver Organizations Celebrate AmeriCorps Week 2011 |
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Every day across the United States tens of thousands of Americans support struggling schools, protect the environment, build low-income housing, respond to disasters, and address countless other unmet needs through AmeriCorps programs. |
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5/6/2011 |
Iowa Honors AmeriCorps Members During AmeriCorps Week |
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Iowa will join the nationwide celebration of AmeriCorps Week, May 14-21, spotlighting the vital work done by AmeriCorps members in communities across Iowa since the national service program began 17 years ago. |
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