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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Wendy Spencer
CEO Report at Public Board Meeting
March 11, 2014 – 2:30 PM
 

Thank you, Lisa, and good afternoon, everyone.  The first part of this year has been a busy and exciting time at the Corporation for National and Community Service.  And I am confident that we are well on our way to ensuring that 2014 is the Year of Citizen Service.

Of course, we saw incredible citizen service in action on January 20, when our agency hosted the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service.


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.

Citi Foundation’s $10 million investment in ServiceWorks marks largest corporate-sponsored AmeriCorps VISTA project in history

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Independent Evaluation Finds Minnesota Reading Corps Model Produces Strong Literacy Gains

Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and fellow AmeriCorps NCCC team members of Reid Huffman. The Denver Police determined that Reid died as a result of a hit-and-run accident.

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