http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/inthenews.asp National Service "In the News" highlights stories in the media focusing on the Corporation for National and Community Service and its programs. These articles and news stories are presented as links to their originating websites and linking from this page does not constitute a warranty or endorsement by the Corporation for National and Community Service. en-us Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST 0 http://www.nationalservice.gov/images/logos/cncslogo.gif http://www.nationalservice.gov 155 70 http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.bremertonpatriot.com/news/150494825.htmlBremerton Patriot - Clark and Myers are AmeriCorps volunteers for the Washington Reading Corps program, which gives college graduates a boost to their resume while they help kids learn reading. Clark worked as a children's librarian in Philadelphia before joining AmeriCorps. Print ArticleThu, 7 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.stargazette.com/article/20120507/LIFE12/205070331/Jennifer-Kingsley-s-Neighbors-Chemung-County-seniors-honored-volunteer-service?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%25%207CFRONTPAGE&nclick_check=1Star-Gazette - Marian, a retired registered nurse, has been a member of RSVP for nearly 20 years and has accumulated more than 2,324 hours of service. She also volunteers with Meals on Wheels and is in her third term as Deacon with the Horseheads Presbyterian Church.Print ArticleTue, 5 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.contactmusic.com/news/dianna-agron-and-liam-hemsworth-raise-funds-for-at-risk-students_1325131Contact Music - Hamm's onscreen daughter Kiernan Shipka, Modern Family actress Ariel Winter and soul singer Robin Thicke also turned out on Saturday (05May12) to meet and greet locals for the City Year Spring Break: Destination Education event. The annual party benefits the AmeriCorps organization, which provides aid to troubled youths and kids from low-income families. Print ArticleTue, 5 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.wtap.com/news/headlines/Volunteers_Receive_Flag_Introduce_Senior_Wheels_150519305.htmlWTAP-TV - It's called Senior Wheels and it offers transportation for county residents over fifty-five. "Going to get a haircut, going to the barber shop, what if a friend passes away and you just want to go to the visitation, or your loved ones in a nursing facility, you'd just get in a car and go and visit, but that's not possible for everybody," explains those with the program. The program is funded by a onetime grant from the Washington County Commissioners. Broadcast / TranscriptMon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.taosnews.com/news/local/article_ea7bcb06-9612-11e1-a2b1-001a4bcf887a.htmlThe Taos News - Students have been working in a 'Grow Dome' for several months as part of their agricultural curriculum, headed by Miguel Santistevan and with the help of his Agricultural Implementation, Research and Education (AIRE) group. The dome was constructed last fall with the help of Rocky Mountain Youth Corps and funding from AmeriCorps and the Kellogg Foundation, according to information from the Youth Corps. Print ArticleSun, 6 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://jjie.org/secretary-of-education-super-bowl-mvp-honor-youth-volunteers-washington/84531Juvenile Justice - Monday, the state honorees will visit the Walker-Jones Education Campus, where they will present books and hold reading sessions for local elementary school students. At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Corporation for National and Community Service CEO Wendy Spencer will announce the country's top ten youth volunteers for 2012, who will be rewarded with $10,000 in cash awards and grants from the Prudential Foundation. Print ArticleSat, 5 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/327701/domestic-violence-on-the-rise-resouces-cut?CSAuthResp=1336398487%3Anillv8f0ef938t0cvqm03g6q52%3ACSUserId%7CCSGroupId%3Aapproved%3A3F1F7D1C5A1AD3E3DE6D03EBAEB93B56&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1Concord Monitor - I am extremely grateful to our six staff and two AmeriCorps volunteers who work so very hard every day (as well as nights and weekends) to help victims/survivors. But it's getting worse, and we'll be able to keep up only so much longer. Print ArticleSat, 5 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.globalcitizen.us.com/mediacenter/headlines.asp?id=281Global Citizen - On Wednesday, April 25, we were delighted to partner with Experience Corps to host a discussion and reception for Wendy Spencer, newly appointed CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Press ReleaseSun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20120429/news/120429705?p=6&tc=pgTuscaloosa News - AmeriCorps set up the area's volunteer reception center on the campus of Missouri Southern State University, at the western edge of Joplin, two days after the storm. Print ArticleSun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/closing-the-gap-programs-aim-to-make-college-possible-for/article_193f9b6e-90e8-11e1-b933-0019bb2963f4.htmlLa Crosse Tribune - Between graduation and law school, the 22-year-old La Crosse native joined AmeriCorps and now works for a Milwaukee program that prepares low-income students for college. She wants to make college a reality for students who might otherwise see it as an unattainable dream. Print ArticleSat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.nashobapublishing.com/ci_20494944/auxiliary-member-works-preserve-vets-stories?source=most_viewedNashoba Publiching - After being accepted into the AmeriCorps program, Stumpf pledged to lodge 300 hours of service to the VHP program over the year, meeting veterans, discussing their experiences and producing video interviews with them. Print ArticleFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.good.is/post/a-social-entrepreneur-links-affordable-housing-to-the-green-economy/GOOD Magazine - AmeriCorps sent Gring to Boulder, Colorado to help Habitat for Humanity adopt LEED green building standards. The volunteer organization's commitment to those standards isn't just environmental; green buildings are cheaper over time and easier maintain, so what starts as affordable housing stays affordable. Gring earned his certification in building green homes and helped develop ways of making homes that used less water and energy out of safer and more sustainable building materials. Print ArticleFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.poncacitynews.com/local/United-Way-AmeriCorps-Marks-14-Years-ServiceThe Ponca City News - United Way AmeriCorps program officially ends in Ponca City with the completion of the 2011-12 program year, marking 14 years of service to local communities. The program was designed and implemented to address the needs of underserved youth and families. AmeriCorps members provided tutoring and mentoring, parent education classes, recreational and leadership activities, and after-school programs for nonprofit organizations within Kay County and in outlying rural areas. Print ArticleFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.good.is/post/a-social-entrepreneur-links-affordable-housing-to-the-green-economy/GOOD Magazine - AmeriCorps sent Gring to Boulder, Colorado to help Habitat for Humanity adopt LEED green building standards. The volunteer organization's commitment to those standards isn't just environmental; green buildings are cheaper over time and easier maintain, so what starts as affordable housing stays affordable. Gring earned his certification in building green homes and helped develop ways of making homes that used less water and energy out of safer and more sustainable building materials. Print ArticleFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2012/apr/26/gang-task-force-gears-up-to-meet-summer-goals/Albany Herald - As college students, AmeriCorps cadets are more readily accepted by young people in the community, making them solid role models for younger students. Print ArticleThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.herald-mail.com/about/hm-contact-the-herald-mail,0,7310564,full.storyThe Hagerstown Herald-Mail - The Intergenerational Program is part of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program or RSVP at the Commission on Aging. Charlotte Levens, intergenerational program coordinator, said most volunteers tutor students in math and reading, one at a time or in small groups. Print ArticleThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://video.foxnews.com/v/1594567483001/the-waffle-house-indexFOX News - The measure is based on the reputation of the Waffle House restaurant chain for staying open during extreme weather and for reopening quickly. Broadcast / TranscriptThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/04/26/using-business-to-help-at-risk-middle-schoolers/New York Times - The students are paired with volunteers who know about budgeting and marketing. They meet after school twice a week, for 10 weeks, and are guided by full-time staffers and paid teaching fellows from AmeriCorps who also work with the students during school hours. Later this spring, they will make final presentations to their mentors and teachers. The program also offers homework help and tutoring. Print ArticleThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.sierrasun.com/article/20120425/NEWS/120429956/1066&ParentProfile=1051Sierra Sun - When I started out at SBC as an AmeriCorps member, I focused on the development of our energy efficiency program, the Sierra Nevada Energy Watch, where I became en¬trenched in the world of Cali-fornia energy and climate is¬sues and developed countless new professional skills. At the same time, I quickly got settled in the Truckee lifestyle and took full advantage of all the backpacking, skiing, music and more that Truckee-Tahoe has to offer. I was definitely enjoying my new life. Print ArticleWed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Looking-for-a-few-good-boomers-to-help-others-3507924.phpAssociated Press - What we have with the transition of the boomers across the traditional age of retirement is a great opportunity," says Dr. Erwin Tan, who heads the Senior Corps program at the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency in Washington. Print ArticleTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/city-leads-in-attracting-migrants-but-those-leaving-still-outpace/article_3ceee52b-38f9-5ff0-8535-0593fa9778e5.htmlSt. Louis Today - Rosa Mayer (center) meets friends in downtown St. Louis for lunch on April 11 , 2012. Mayer moved to St. Louis from New York three years ago with a job with AmeriCorps and decided to stay in St. Louis. "I have met so many people willing to help me get started here," Mayer said. "The city has a lot of opportunity. And it's affordable." Print ArticleTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://thetimestribune.com/x1865825446/A-Night-Without-a-HomeThe Times Tribune - 'I can tell you this. There are more homeless people out there than you think. No one is immune. We've had people with college degrees, and those who can't read or write. For all of them, something happens where they end up with nowhere to go,' noted Napier, a Build Corps/AmeriCorps member serving at the KCEOC Women's Emergency Center in Gray. Print ArticleTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.petoskeynews.com/gaylord/news/pnr-earth-day-americorps-workers-justin-burchett-and-emily-cook-20120420,0,4546168.storyGaylord Herald Times - Burchett is one of two conservation workers assigned to Otsego County by Huron Pines AmeriCorps. He works at the Otsego Conservation District (OCD), 800 Livingston Blvd. Print ArticleTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://articles.centralkynews.com/2012-04-23/jessaminejournal/31388802_1_invasive-species-trail-corps-membersCentral Kentucky News - A team of 11 AmeriCorps workers did some spring cleaning in Jessamine County last week, sprucing up the Jim Beam Nature Preserve. The 115-acre preserve in southern Jessamine County was created by The Nature Conservancy in 1995 in celebration of the Jim Beam Brands Company's 200th anniversary. Print ArticleMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.purdueexponent.org/campus/article_8e041d80-5b72-5d82-a017-a138c85f99b6.htmlThe Purdue Exponent - The May 2012 graduating class is expected to have more than 90 percent of people who are set to go to their life destinations of choice as they walk down the aisle at graduation next weekend. This includes employment, acceptance into graduate school or plans to travel with an organization such as the Peace Corps, the military or AmeriCorps. Print ArticleMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://tucsoncitizen.com/one-can-a-week/2012/04/23/172nd-week-update-miles-neighborhood-food-collection-project/Tuscon Citizen - Surprise emails really make my day. I can't wait for the next one, but in the meantime I'll tell you about the email I got last Wednesday evening just before dinner. The subject line put me on guard because it appeared to be a little vague like spam stuff but as soon as I saw who it was from I hurriedly clicked it open. Sandy Scott is the Acting Director of Public Affairs and Senior Communications Advisor for the Corporation for National and Community Services. That's Senior Corps and AmeriCorps Print ArticleMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.couriernews.com/view/full_story/18330213/article-Senior-Companions-honored-during-volunteer-weekThe Courier - That was 20 years ago, and today the 90-year-old volunteer spends his days caring for his wife, and two other senior citizens through the Senior Companion Program. Print ArticleMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.ohio.com/news/local/volunteers-make-hay-at-let-s-grow-akron-plot-1.301797 Akron Beacon Journal - 'This is a chance to address hunger in a more unusual way,' said Sarah Balser, an AmeriCorps volunteer with the Children's Hunger Alliance in Cleveland who was part of Friday's work detail. Print ArticleSun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Senior-Companion-volunteers-bring-compassion-to-3501685.phpHouston Chronicle - The senior companions add a great dynamic to the facility, Dyck said. "They're older, all their volunteers are seasoned, they have experience, they have a lot of compassion, and really have a lot of energy and enthusiasm for what they do. Print ArticleSun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://southend.patch.com/articles/south-end-educator-honored-as-early-childhood-innovator South End Patch - According to Schroeder, her experiences as an alumnus of Americorps' part-time Jump Start program during college, working at a pre-school in Egleston Square, awakened her to the 'need this country has for effective early childhood education and the opportunity for the arts to really be the crux of things.' Print ArticleSat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/providence/providence-roger-williams-park-cleanup-volunteersWPRI-TV - Roger Williams Park is the biggest park in Providence," said Americorps volunteer Isaac Lavoie, "and this is the biggest place we can make our impact with the volunteers we can leverage." Broadcast / TranscriptSat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/from-carts-to-concrete-volunteers-clean-up-milwaukeearea-rivers-gf53poo-148395695.htmlMilwaukee Journal Sentinel - It's civic engagement at its finest," observed Marty Fankhanel, 23, of Detroit Lakes, Minn., an AmeriCorps team leader who is in Milwaukee constructing a handicap-accessible trail in Cambridge Woods next to the Milwaukee River and Riverside High School. Print ArticleSat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.examiner.com/article/servathon-2012-attracts-thousands-of-dc-volunteersWashington Examiner - 'Servathon is a vehicle in which maximum impact is done with two days of service,' said Amanda Moore, an AmeriCorps VISTA member. Print ArticleSat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danilo-minnick/national-volunteering-week_b_1441875.htmlThe Huffington Post - The passion of the volunteers and the generous citizens who try to make a small contribution towards the huge efforts of the Memorial reinforces my own passion for this career. My path began with Volunteers In Service To America, or VISTA, where I volunteered as a community organizer and formed a craft cooperative for low-income artisans who wanted to supplement income with a hobby. After VISTA, I furthered my volunteer commitment and joined the Peace Corps, where I worked as a marketing and product design advisor for another artisan's co-op in Gambia, West Africa. By pairing a passion for volunteering with my art background, I had a good answer to my parents' question of, "Whatever are you going to do with an art degree?" Print ArticleSat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.chicoer.com/lifestyle/ci_20449237/senior-moment-volunteering-fills-vital-nicheChico Enterprise-Record - Margaret Ricketts, first grade teacher at Chapman School told me of her long-time association with Foster Grandparent Natalia Cervantes, who has been "Abuelita," or "Little Grandmother," to students in her classrooms for at least 13 years. Ricketts praised Cervantes' kindness and patience. She teaches children to tie their shoes, listens to their reading, helps them practice their numbers and is a patient listener. Ricketts said that she and Cervantes have developed a beautiful friendship over the years, but "it's the children that she touches." Print ArticleSat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.courierpress.com/news/2012/apr/20/no-headline---sauls_guest_column/The Henderson Gleaner - Just a few small things can lead to very good things. You can do your part and make a difference. Print ArticleFri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/198437/2/AmeriCorps-teaching-people-about-Mainers-Feeding-Mainers WCSH-TV - AmeriCorps representatives were standing outside of Sam's Club in Bangor to inform people about Good Shepherd Food-Bank program, Mainers Feeding Mainers. Broadcast / TranscriptFri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/wellness/story/2012-04-20/aging-senior-citizen-volunteers/54438268/1?csp=34newsUSA Today - Over the last nine years, 1,000 volunteers ages 54 to 92 years old have been nominated and 27 honored by MetLife and n4a for contributions to their local communities. This year, 10 previous recipients received lifetime achievement awards in one of three categories. The winner in each category was selected through an online voting process and designated gold honoree of the decade. Print ArticleFri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Connecting-Volunteers-Online-148176885.htmlWBNG-TV - In response, the state received funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service to establish ten regional volunteer centers. With its funding, local United Ways have teamed up with the Institute for Human Services to launch a website, Southern Tier Volunteers dot org. Broadcast / TranscriptThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://tech.mit.edu/V132/N19/angrist.htmlMIT News - According to the Corporation for National & Community Service's September 2010 report entitled 'Civic Life in America: Key Findings on the Civic Health of the Nation,' 26.5 percent of Americans (62 million) volunteer with an organization. Here at MIT, 11.5 percent of undergraduate and graduate students (1,219) have worked with the PSC in a formal way (e.g., CityDays, fellowships, internships, grants). Print ArticleThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.republican-times.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=30143Trenton Republican-Times - There are currently 283 RSVP volunteers who contributed over 61,000 hours to local non-profits, health care facilities and public agencies in this past year. Recognized as the Female Volunteer of the Year, was Carolyn Dickerson. Mrs. Dickerson has been a RSVP volunteer for 22 years with 4,641 total lifetime hours. Print ArticleThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=471&yr=2012Wisconsin Ag Connection - Meanwhile, they also signed the 'Together for Tomorrow' joint initiative yesterday, which is an agreement between the USDA, Department of Education, White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and the Corporation for National and Community Service to allow their departments to promote farming and agricultural education to students around the country. Print ArticleThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.fox21online.com/news/duluth-students-participate-youth-service-dayFOX-21 News - I hope that the students will be learning about the community partners that give them the things that they have in their community so that they are thankful for what they have," said Rianna Letsos with True North AmeriCorps. Broadcast / TranscriptThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.nonprofitquarterly.org/philanthropy/20175-for-national-volunteer-week-mass-service-alliance-launches-volunteerism-campaign.htmlNonprofit Quarterly - The YOU Generate Campaign aims to generate awareness of how volunteerism can help resolve critical problems within communities. MSA is a nonprofit that provides support for community service learning and volunteerism, and also administers the state's AmeriCorps and Commonwealth Corps programs. Print ArticleThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.cbs58.com/features/making-milwaukee-great/Foster-Grandparents-147902435.htmlWDJ-TV - Sometimes a teacher cannot give that nurturing that a foster grandparent can give to a child," said director Veronica Azi. "I love my Foster Grandparents." Broadcast / TranscriptWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.newsherald.com/articles/through-102054-vita-community.htmlNews Herald - Through the combined support of United Way of Northwest Florida (specifically Ron Sharpe), The Women's Leadership Council of the United Way of Northwest Florida, the GFWC Woman's Club of Panama City and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at Council on Aging, the program was highly successful. Print ArticleWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.waow.com/story/17536363/national-volunteer-week-has-coordinators-expressing-gratitudeWAOW-TV - It's National Volunteer week, and one local program says it has a multi-million dollar value for the community.The Marshfield Clinic AmeriCorps program has provided more than 450 volunteers statewide over its 12 year existence. Coordinators say that translates to more than $17 million worth of service. AmeriCorps volunteers serve for at least one year. Broadcast / TranscriptWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.poncacitynews.com/local/RSVP-volunteers-2012-04-18-5-photosPonca City News - Many of the volunteers serve at one of the 67 volunteer stations, which are sites in the community needing the service of volunteers. RSVP Director Rocky Hudson reports that RSVP volunteers have contributed a total of 119,210 hours of service during the past year. In addition to special recognition during National Volunteer Week, RSVP Volunteers are celebrated at an annual Recognition Banquet in the fall. Print ArticleWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.wkbn.com/content/news/local/story/Foster-Grandparents-Honored-for-Service/0NxVL9lMnUSmdkitngbQVw.cspxWKBN-TV - Foster grandparents from Trumbull, Mahoning and Geauga counties were honored at a luncheon at the Georgetown in Boardman. The volunteers serve as role models, mentors and friends to children in Head Start programs, day cares and schools. Foster grandparents can perform jobs like teaching children to read, tutoring and provide something children may not be getting anywhere else. They organization has served 44,606 hours to 275 children.. Broadcast / TranscriptWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.nationalservice.gov/leaving.asp?http://www.mnprblog.com/2012/04/haberman-partners-with-minn-reading.htmlMinnesota Public Radio - 'Our work in education and cause marketing advocacy makes this relationship a natural fit. Haberman is proud to be supporting early literacy and math proficiency in our own backyard,' said Brian Wachtler, president, Haberman. 'We're thrilled about working with Minnesota Reading Corps and Math Corps — we're so inspired by the work they're doing.' Both the Minnesota Reading Corps and Math Corps are strategic initiatives of ServeMinnesota, the state's designated recipient of funding for the AmeriCorps program. BlogWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST