May 8th, 2012
The Corporation for National and Community Service announces the availability of a Foster Grandparent program grant for Louisiana. Applications are due on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 5 pm CST. The successful applicant will be notified by Friday, June 15, 2012. The Foster Grandparent Program, part of Senior Corps, engages individuals 55 and older, particularly those with limited incomes, in volunteer service to children and youth with special and exceptional needs to help those children…
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April 20th, 2012
Whereas, Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that mobilizes and celebrates the millions of children and youth who improve their communities each day through service and service learning; and Whereas, established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day is the largest service event in the world and is now celebrated in over 100 countries; and Whereas, children and youth address the world's most critical issues in partnership with families, schools, community and faith-based…
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March 23rd, 2012
Volunteer Louisiana congratulates its Comissioner Mike Manning and Teach for America executive Michael Tipton, one of its AmeriCorps grantee, for being named two of the three recipients of the 2012 John W. Barton Sr. Excellence in Nonprofit Management Award. The award is given by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. Mike is President & CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Under Mike's leadership since 2004, BRAF says, the nonprofit's capacity to feed people has grown 60…
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March 16th, 2012
Volunteer Louisiana announces the availability of $500 mini-grants for volunteer-led community service projects. These $500 mini-grants will be awarded to Volunteer Leaders who will design a project, recruit a minimum of 10 volunteers and promote the spirit of volunteerism within their community. To qualify, individuals must have completed Volunteer Leadership Training offered by a local volunteer center or Volunteer Louisiana. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and will be considered when submitted. To learn more…
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February 28th, 2012
Volunteer Louisiana invites you to be a part of this year's Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) celebration, scheduled for April 20-22, 2012. GYSD is the world's largest day of service event and is celebrated in over 100 countries. Every year, youth 5-25 of all abilities partner with adult volunteers, schools, youth organizations, faith and community based organizations and national service programs to address critical issues and change their communities. Volunteer Louisiana and its partners are…
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February 3rd, 2012
Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is urging nominations for the Citizen Service Before Self Honors, which recognizes those ordinary Americans who become extraordinary through their indomitable courage and selflessness. This prestigious award is hosted by The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. Citizen Service Before Self Honors are uniquely meaningful, because they are presented to ordinary citizens who have demonstrated uncommon values through service to others. …
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January 16th, 2012
Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is urging all Louisiana citizens to make Jan. 16 A Day On, Not a Day Off in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day by participating in one of many service projects organized throughout the state. A list of projects can be found on www.VolunteerLouisiana.gov by clicking the Martin Luther King Jr. Day banner. Projects include litter abatement, park beautification, mentoring and school renovations like painting and landscaping. "Martin…
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January 13th, 2012
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 13, 2012 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., FEDERAL HOLIDAY, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On a hot summer day nearly half a century ago, an African American preacher with no official title or rank gave voice to our Nation's deepest aspirations, sharing his dream of an America that ensured the true equality of all our people. From…
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January 11th, 2012
As spring inevitably approaches, the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging is preparing to host its annual Greater Baton Rouge Senior Olympics. Every year, hundreds of individuals 50 or older in the Greater Baton Rouge area participate in these friendly, yet competitive, games which qualify them for to compete in the state-wide Louisiana Senior Olympic Games. Events include basketball, tennis, track and field, golf, archery, bowling, horseshoes, billiards, table tennis, weightlifting, swimming, ballroom dancing,…
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December 28th, 2011
As 2011 winds down, it is gratifying to reflect on this past year and realize the full impact that volunteers continue to make throughout the state. At Volunteer Louisiana, we are grateful for the role that we have in fostering volunteerism and an ethic of service among all citizens. This past year, Volunteer Louisiana leveraged federal and state funds totaling $7 million, which were matched by local communities with $4.9 million, which was invested in…
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