Program’s Growth Announced at First-Ever White House Maker Faire

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Obama is hosting the first-ever White House Maker Faire to celebrate a nation of makers, and to help empower America’s students and entrepreneurs to invent the future.  In response to the President’s call to action, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is expanding its Maker Education Initiative to provide this educational opportunity to more than 22,000 students and families in these cities.

 

$30 million in education scholarships would support 8,000 new AmeriCorps members

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced the AmeriCorps Partnerships Challenge, a call to action to the private sector, nonprofits, philanthropies, and public agencies at every level to develop proposals to expand AmeriCorps service opportunities.

New partnerships place AmeriCorps VISTA members in six southern states; seven major U.S. cities
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has deployed hundreds of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps members in response to the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that have swept through the central and southern U.S.


Grants will support 43,000 AmeriCorps members across the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced $205 million in grants to put AmeriCorps members on the ground to tackle critical challenges in communities across the U.S.

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH, 2014
 
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
A PROCLAMATION
 
Older Americans have fortified our country and shaped our world. They have made groundbreaking discoveries, pioneered new industries, led our Nation's businesses, and advanced our unending journey toward a more perfect Union. They have raised strong families and strengthened communities. And with unwavering courage and patriotism, many rose in defense of the land we love.

New digital outreach and PSA campaign calls on more Americans to ‘get things done’ 

We invite you to read the Presidential message on the 5th Annivesary of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.

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Number of Participating Mayors Doubles Last Year’s Total

White House event recognizes AmeriCorps members as part of tribute to Chavez

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Throughout the month of March, communities across the country have commemorated the life and legacy of civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez's work through education, celebration, and service projects.
 
The day of service, recognized around Chavez's birth date of March 31, celebrates his extraordinary commitment to a lifetime of service.
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