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National Service Agency Announces 2011 AmeriCorps Funding Opportunities
Submitted by servicewire on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 01:00
The Corporation for National and Community Service today kicked off its 2011 AmeriCorps grant competition by releasing two funding notices for organizations interested in using national service as a solution to critical problems facing our communities and our nation.
National Service Agency CEO Highlights Volunteer Contribution to Katrina Recovery on 5th Anniversary
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 01:00
Patrick A. Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, will participate in a series of service projects, site visits, and commemorative events to highlight the critical role that national service has played in helping the Gulf Coast recover in the five years since Hurricane Katrina.
National Service Agency Convenes Nonprofits and Government Agencies to Respond to Social Service Needs from BP Oil Spill
Submitted by servicewire on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 01:00
Today the Corporation for National and Community Service convened the largest strategy session to date to discuss a national service response to the mounting needs of Gulf residents affected by the Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill. As part of the Administration's response to the oil spill, the Corporation mobilized federal, state and city officials, as well as social sector leaders to develop, coordinate, and execute strategies that leverage citizen service to address the devastating economic and health impacts inflicted by the spill.
9/11 Day of Service Organizers Launch Comprehensive Education Resource for Teachers, Families and Students Nationwide
Submitted by servicewire on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 01:00
NEW YORK, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leading 9/11 organizations and the national service community announced today that they have joined together for the first time to offer a comprehensive educational resource, introduced for this year's 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, to help America's children learn about what happened on 9/11 and why, and to inspire students to annually pay tribute through their own voluntary expressions of charitable service.
National Service Agency CEO Meets with Cheyenne Mayor Richard Kaysen and Holds Community Dialogue on Service
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 01:00
Washington, DC—Patrick A. Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, will meet with Cheyenne, WY Mayor Richard Kaysen to discuss ways that service is addressing local challenges.
AmeriCorps VISTA Officials Join Congressman Henry Cuellar at Educator's Grants Forum
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 08/12/2010 - 01:00
Washington, DC—The Corporation for National and Community Service AmeriCorps VISTA officials will join Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) to discuss the impact of VISTA programs in solving local challenges at the Educator's Grants Forum. The forum, held on August 12 -13, will bring state and local education leaders together to learn about federal resources to fight poverty and build economic opportunity through education in diverse communities.
National Service Agency Announces Grants to Build Nonprofit Capacity, Achieve Greater Results
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 01:00
Washington, DC—The Corporation for National and Community Service awarded its new Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants totaling $1 million to increase the capacity of nonprofits to improve lives in communities facing economic hardships. The two-year grants were awarded to five organizations to build and implement performance management systems to help achieve greater results for nonprofits in diverse communities.
President Obama Awards Citizen Service Heroes with Medal of Honor
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 08/05/2010 - 01:00
Washington, DC—Patrick A. Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, joined President Obama today as he awarded 13 Americans the 2010 Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor, for their exemplary acts of service.
Update on FY 2011 National Service Budget
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 08/05/2010 - 01:00
As you recall, the budget process kicked off last February, when President Obama released his budget request for Fiscal Year 2011. In that budget, the President proposed $1.416 billion for the Corporation for National and Community Service to strengthen our nation's volunteer sector, foster innovation, and mobilize millions of Americans to solve critical problems through national service.
National Service Agency Board Chair Joins Congresswoman Louise Slaughter to Host Community Dialogue on Service
Submitted by servicewire on Wed, 08/04/2010 - 01:00
Washington, DC—Mark Gearan, Board Chair of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and U.S. Representative Louise Slaughter will meet with area nonprofit leaders tomorrow to discuss ways that national service is addressing local challenges. The meeting will be held at the University of Rochester at 10 am.
