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9/13/2012 |
Nation's First FEMA Corps Members Sworn In to Begin Disaster Response Service |
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A historic new collaboration between two federal agencies to strengthen the nation's disaster response capabilities was launched today as the nation's first 240 FEMA Corps members were sworn into service at an induction ceremony in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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9/12/2012 |
CNCS Announces 38 Grants to Support Senior Volunteers |
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The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced just over $4 million in RSVP funding to support organizations and nonprofits across the country that utilize senior volunteers to tackle pressing community needs.
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9/11/2012 |
Americans Mark September 11th Anniversary with Service |
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The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced that hundreds of thousands of Americans are participating in service activities to commemorate the 9/11 anniversary on the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, paying tribute to and honoring the victims and heroes of that day. |
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9/10/2012 |
White House Puts Spotlight on Seniors' Leadership in Community Service |
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On Monday, September 10, American volunteers above age 55 took center stage at a White House event underscoring the impact of senior citizens who are making remarkable contributions to their communities.
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9/5/2012 |
Americans to Mark September 11th Anniversary by Volunteering to Make a Difference in Their Communities |
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The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today released an overview of how volunteers across the country will pay tribute to and honor the victims and heroes of September 11th. |
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8/29/2012 |
National Service Teams Activated for Hurricane Isaac Response |
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As Hurricane Isaac contines moving through the Gulf Coast, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps teams are responding in four Gulf Coast states, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced today.
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8/23/2012 |
CNCS CEO Joins Alabama Governor, Other Leaders at Launch of Enhanced Disaster Preparedness Program |
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Today, Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), joined Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-4), and other leaders at the launch of a program that leverages social media, strategic partnerships with the National Weather Service, faith-based groups, and other key agencies to give citizens more information and tools to prepare for disasters.
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8/16/2012 |
White House to Host AmeriCorps Alums Day |
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On Friday, August 17, the White House will welcome more than 175 AmeriCorps Alumni from 25 states and the District of Columbia for a day-long session celebrating national service as a pathway to opportunity and career advancement.
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8/2/2012 |
Funding Available to Engage Older Americans in High-Impact Service |
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The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) launched its 2013 RSVP grant competition today, encouraging nonprofits and public agencies across the country to learn how RSVP can help them increase their impact by engaging volunteers 55 years and older in service.
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7/31/2012 |
Social Innovation Fund Awards Grants for Innovative Community Solutions |
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The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced the results of its third Social Innovation Fund competition, selecting four experienced grantmakers with strong track records of success in expanding the impact of high-performing organizations in improving the lives of people in low-income communities.
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