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Video | April 25th, 2012
Jon Bon Jovi United We Serve PSA
Jon Bon Jovi Takes United We Serve on Tour. Rocker, Philanthropist Is First to Take Presidents Call to Service to Concert Venues Across the Country Watch the Video...
News Releases | April 17th, 2012
April 15-21 is National Volunteer Week
President Proclaims April 15-21 National Volunteer Week Continue Reading...
News Releases | April 10th, 2012
Wendy Spencer takes helm as CEO of CNCS
Setting a tone of confidence and excitement about the future of national service, Wendy Spencer began her tenure as CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service yesterday by outlining her goal of strengthening the impact of national service and volunteering in meeting critical community needs. Continue Reading...
Video | December 27th, 2011
Change the World on Global Youth Service Day 2012!
YSA's Youth Council challenges youth and adults everywhere to be a part of the solution and plan to change the world on Global Youth Service Day, April 20-22, 2012. www.GYSD.org Watch the Video...
News Releases | November 3rd, 2011
A Billion + Change Pledged
A Billion + Change Set To Mobilize Billions In Skills-Based Volunteer Services From Businesses Continue Reading...
Video | September 22nd, 2011
Americorps is…
Grand prize winner in the 2010 AmeriCorps Video Contest. Watch the Video...
News Releases | August 2nd, 2011
According to study 51 percent of Louisianians volunteer
Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is announcing the results of a study showing one in two Louisiana adults volunteer in their communities. The study, commissioned by Volunteer Louisiana and conducted by LSU's Public Policy Research Lab, reveals that in the past year, 51 percent of Louisianians 18 or older volunteered, and more than 85 percent indicated they would continue to volunteer during the next year. The study was conducted in April 2011 and called on 720 respondents from 216 cities and all 64 parishes. Continue Reading...
Video | January 19th, 2011
MLK 25 Challenge
To mark the 25th anniversary of the King Holiday, and to encourage ongoing service throughout the year, we are launching the MLK 25 Challenge -- a call to all Americans to honor Dr. King by pledging to take at least 25 actions during 2011 to make a difference for others and strengthen our communities. Watch the Video...
Video | December 13th, 2010
Ramp Up
ShrevCORPS and Shreveport District United Methodist Ramp Ministry to build a wheelchair ramp for a young man who survived a tragic car accident. Watch the Video...
News Releases | November 10th, 2010
EarthEcho International Brings Citizen Journalism to New Orleans
Washington, DC (November 09, 2010) - EarthEcho International (www.earthecho.org), a leading environmental education nonprofit, today announced plans to launch its first STREAM (STudents Reporting Environmental Action through Media) youth citizen journalist bureau in the Gulf region. STREAM will kick-off with a training workshop in New Orleans on December 1-2, 2010. Continue Reading...
