Agency joins Junior League of Washington to make donation of 15,000 books to DC students

WASHINGTON, DC – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today kicked off its national Let’s Read. Let’s Move. summer initiative today, joining the Junior League of Washington (JLW) to give away the first of more than 15,000 books to DC Public School (DCPS) students.


Agency's additional support for New Jersey valued at $1.2 million  
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced new AmeriCorps resources for New Jersey that will help communities to continue recovery and rebuilding operations after Hurricane Sandy.

 

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced new AmeriCorps resources for New Jersey that will help communities to continue recovery and rebuilding operations after Hurricane Sandy.

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced new AmeriCorps resources for New Jersey to continue recovery and rebuilding operations after Hurricane Sandy.

CNCS CEO Spencer joined Rep. Jon Runyan, along with Mayor Rob Matthies of Seaside Park, NJ, and Mayor Thomas Kelaher, of Toms River, NJ, for the announcement. Together, they met with AmeriCorps members and community leaders, as well as homeowners supported by the efforts of the AmeriCorps program.

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service, will join Rep. Jon Runyan to announce the agency’s long-term support for Hurricane Sandy affected areas of New Jersey.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, CNCS and its AmeriCorps program joined a nation in responding to the region. More than 1,000 AmeriCorps members have been deployed to New Jersey, leveraging more than 8 200 volunteers. Together, they’ve mucked and gutted nearly 1,500 homes to date.

 

20 Million Seniors Volunteering Nearly 3 Billion Hours – a Value of $67 Billion; Senior Corps Week – May 6–10 – Showcases Impact of Older Volunteers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to new data released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), senior volunteering is at a 10-year high – one in three volunteers is a senior age 55 and older. These men and women tap a lifetime of experience to help those in greatest need. More than 20 million senior volunteers gave nearly 3 billion hours of service, at a value of $67 billion.

“Call to Action: VA Outreach and Community Partnerships”
April 24, 2013

Good morning, Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Burr, and Members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I would like to first thank each of you for entrusting me with the honor of serving as CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, or CNCS.

"Call to Action: VA Outreach and Community Partnerships”
April 24, 2013

Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Burr, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today.

Dear Colleagues,

Earlier today the President signed a continuing resolution to fund government agencies and programs through Dec. 21. The Congress and the President are continuing to negotiate on the remaining Fiscal Year 2008 spending bills, including the Labor-Health and Human Services-Education bill which provides funding for the Corporation and its programs.