http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/ Latest Press Releases, Speeches, and Video en admin@maxonmedia.net Copyright 2012 2012-04-25T14:26:08+00:00 http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/video/jon-bon-jovi-united-we-serve-psa/ http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/video/jon-bon-jovi-united-we-serve-psa/#When:14:26:08Z 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 Video 2012-04-25T14:26:08+00:00 http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/release/april-15-21-is-national-volunteer-week/ http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/release/april-15-21-is-national-volunteer-week/#When:15:15:51Z President Proclaims April 15-21 National Volunteer Week News Releases 2012-04-17T15:15:51+00:00 http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/release/wendy-spencer-takes-helm-as-ceo-of-cncs/ http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/release/wendy-spencer-takes-helm-as-ceo-of-cncs/#When:16:08:06Z 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. News Releases 2012-04-10T16:08:06+00:00 http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/video/change-the-world-on-global-youth-service-day-2012/ http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/video/change-the-world-on-global-youth-service-day-2012/#When:14:54:04Z 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 Video 2011-12-27T14:54:04+00:00 http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/release/a-billion-change-pledged/ http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/release/a-billion-change-pledged/#When:18:36:01Z A Billion + Change Set To Mobilize Billions In Skills-Based Volunteer Services From Businesses News Releases 2011-11-03T18:36:01+00:00 http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/video/americorps-is/ http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/video/americorps-is/#When:20:50:59Z Grand prize winner in the 2010 AmeriCorps Video Contest. Video 2011-09-22T20:50:59+00:00 http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/release/according-to-study-51-percent-of-louisianians-volunteer/ http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/release/according-to-study-51-percent-of-louisianians-volunteer/#When:19:43:04Z 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. News Releases 2011-08-02T19:43:04+00:00 http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/video/mlk-25-challenge/ http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/video/mlk-25-challenge/#When:14:52:55Z 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. Video 2011-01-19T14:52:55+00:00 http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/video/ramp-up/ http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/video/ramp-up/#When:22:31:49Z ShrevCORPS and Shreveport District United Methodist Ramp Ministry to build a wheelchair ramp for a young man who survived a tragic car accident. Video 2010-12-13T22:31:49+00:00 http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/release/earthecho-international-brings-citizen-journalism-to-new-orleans/ http://volunteerlouisiana.gov/news/release/earthecho-international-brings-citizen-journalism-to-new-orleans/#When:13:06:47Z 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. News Releases 2010-11-10T13:06:47+00:00