WASHINGTON, DC — The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced the availability of approximately $8 million in funds to support national providers of training and technical assistance for community service programs that use service and volunteering to meet community needs.
Dear Colleagues,
I am writing to let you know that we have been notified by the White House that due to a previously unknown health condition, Maria Eitel has withdrawn her name from consideration as the CEO of the Corporation.
Our thoughts are with Maria as she focuses on her personal health. Finding leadership for the Corporation continues to be a very high priority for the White House. Rest assured that I will keep you updated as I learn more. In the meantime, there’s a lot to be done. Keep up the good work!
In service,
Nicky Goren
Acting CEO
Dear Colleagues,
Earlier this week we kicked off our series of listening sessions on the implementation of the Serve America Act and our next five-year strategic plan. We have already received many helpful ideas and look forward to hearing more.
We wanted to let you know about other ways that you can share your input. We have launched a new web page at www.NationalService.gov/feedback/serveact that allows you to share your thoughts and see what others are saying in real time.
600 AmeriCorps Supporters Expected at May 16 Game
Washington, DC -- AmeriCorps members, alums, and friends will be on hand to cheer the Washington Nationals baseball team on May 16 when the Nats face the Philadelphia Phillies. The evening marks the close of AmeriCorps Week, an annual event honoring the contributions that AmeriCorps members make to our country. As many as 600 AmeriCorps supporters are expected to attend the game.
Washington DC -- As part of AmeriCorps Week, the Corporation for National and Community Service today announced $85 million in Recovery Act grants to put 10,000 AmeriCorps members in distressed communities to meet critical social needs resulting from the economic crisis.
As part of AmeriCorps Week, the Corporation for National and Community Service today announced $85 million in Recovery Act grants to put 10,000 AmeriCorps members in distressed communities to meet critical social needs resulting from the economic crisis.
Ronald Reagan Building
Washington, D.C.
2:35 P.M. EDT
Good afternoon everyone. And welcome to all of you who join us by phone from across the country!
Highlights Importance of Service to Her Life and Obama Agenda
Washington DC -- Calling service “the reason that I breathe” and a cause “near and dear to my heart,” First Lady Michelle Obama gave an impassioned address about the central importance of service in her life and in the Obama Administration's vision for America's future to employees of the Corporation for National and Community Service this afternoon. (Read the First Lady's remarks)
Press Release: First Lady Thanks Corporation for National and Community Service Employees | Photos
Ronald Reagan Building
Washington, D.C.
2:42 P.M. EDT
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, guys. Thanks so much. (Applause.) Okay, you all can sit down now -- (laughter) -- because you've been working so hard. You need to relax, take a load off. I am just excited to be here. It's like coming home. (Laughter.)
Annual Event Comes as AmeriCorps Expands and Applications Skyrocket by 230%
Washington DC -- From protecting rivers in Minnesota and greening New York City parks to building wheelchair ramps in Florida and restoring Alaska forest trails, the third annual AmeriCorps Week will spotlight how AmeriCorps members are tackling tough national problems through intensive national service.