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Obama Administration Official Promotes Service to Curb Youth Violence at Rally in Englewood
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 01:00
Washington, DC - Patrick A. Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, will deliver remarks at HOPE worldwide's Englewood: 'Lots of Change' Student and Community Volunteer Service Day Rally in Sherman Park on Friday, July 30. Corvington will congratulate more than 2,000 student service leaders for answering President Obama's national call to service and encourage them to continue to use their passion for change to make a difference in local communities.
National Service Agency Announces Appointments
Submitted by servicewire on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 01:00
Washington D.C. - The Corporation for National and Community Service announced the appointments of two top social sector experts to key positions - Dr. Erwin Tan, Director of Senior Corps and Strategic Advisor for Veterans and Military Families, and John Kim, Senior Advisor for Change Management.
National Service Agency Officials Meet with Mayor Nutter, Help Launch Philadelphia's Summer of Service Challenge with Lisa Nutter
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 01:00
Washington, DC—Stan Soloway, Board Member of the Corporation for National and Community Service, will meet with Mayor Michael Nutter on Wednesday, July 28, to discuss ways that the federal agency can support Philadelphia's efforts to engage more residents in service that helps solve the city's toughest problems - from homelessness to illiteracy and youth violence.
Inaugural Social Innovation Fund Grants Awarded to Experienced Innovators
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 01:00
In response to the increasing health needs, economic challenges and gaps in youth achievement facing low-income rural and urban communities, the Corporation for National and Community Service announced its inaugural Social Innovation Fund (SIF) grants today. The grants will target millions in public and private funds to grow effective solutions to persistent social challenges across more than 20 states.
National Service Agency CEO to Announce Inaugural Social Innovation Fund Grant Awards to Experienced Innovators
Submitted by servicewire on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 01:00
Washington, DC - This Thursday, the Corporation for National and Community Service will announce its inaugural Social Innovation Fund (SIF) grants. The grants will target millions in public and private funds to grow effective solutions to persistent social challenges across greater than 20 states.
National Service Agency CEO Encouraged Student Leaders to Serve
Submitted by servicewire on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 01:00
Washington, DC - Patrick Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, addressed student leaders at the Bank of America Student Leadership Summit on Capitol Hill today. Corvington talked with more than 230 high school students about leadership, ways youth are transforming our nation through service, and opportunities for students to develop leadership skills while volunteering.
National Service Vice Chair Meets with Hamilton City Mayor and City Council, Hosts Community Dialogue to Discuss Service as a Solution
Submitted by servicewire on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 01:00
Hamilton, OH—Eric Tanenblatt, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service, met with Hamilton City Mayor Pat Moeller, the City Council and state and local leaders to discuss strategies to leverage citizen service to solve local problems.
National Service Official Meets with Mayor A C Wharton, Jr., Helps Open New Farmers Market in South Memphis
Submitted by servicewire on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 01:00
Memphis, TN—Heather Peeler, Chief Strategy Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, will meet with Mayor A C Wharton, Jr., and state and local leaders to discuss strategies to leverage citizen service to solve local problems on Thursday, July 15.
National Service CEO Meets with Mayor Gippy Graham, UK Kentucky Campus Compact AmeriCorps Members
Submitted by servicewire on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 01:00
Frankfort, KY—Patrick Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, will meet with Frankfort Mayor Gippy Graham and state and local leaders to discuss strategies to leverage citizen service to solve local problems.
Patrick A. Corvington Speech at Luncheon for the 2010 National Council of La Raza Annual Conference
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 01:00
San Antonio, TX—Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, today announced the preliminary roster of speakers and the extensive, free family activities that will be at the 2010 NCLR Annual Conference. Sponsored by Toyota, the Conference, themed 'A Legacy of Service, Advancing Community,' will be held July 10-13 in San Antonio, Texas.
