National Service Agency Approves $6.6 Million in Grants To Engage People with Disabilities in Community Service

The Corporation for National and Community Service today approved $6.6 million in grants to five organizations that have developed projects designed to address the needs of people with disabilities and encourage their participation in service programs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters "Little Brother" Participates in the White House Tee Ball Initiative

On Sunday, June 26th, President Bush participated in the White House Tee Ball Initiative on the South Lawn. Launched in 2001 by the President and Mrs. Bush, the initiative was started to promote interest in baseball and a spirit of teamwork and service for America's youth. Featured at the event was Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area Little Brother Aaron Delaney Lucas, who sang the National Anthem.

2005 USA Freedom Corps Summer Interns Mobilize White House Interns For Service Project in Washington, DC.

The 2005 USA Freedom Corps Summer Interns, Alexa Andrews, Mike Stakias, and Esther Larson organized fifty White House interns to paint and prepare apartments for The Turning Point Center, a transitional housing facility of the Salvation Army D.C. Thanks to the largest turnout of any intern service project, five homeless families will gain the life, professional, and personal skills to get back on their feet.

National Service Agency Announces Grants For 25 Senior Corps Organizations

The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced grants totaling more than $600,000 to help 25 Senior Corps programs expand their volunteer forces. The grants will support more at least 400 new volunteers in 20 states serving in the RSVP and Foster Grandparent programs.

Peace Corps' 2005 Franklin H. Williams Awards Ceremony Honors Community Leaders

Eleven former Peace Corps volunteers from across the nation, now contributing domestically as community leaders, were recognized for their service on June 23 with the Franklin H. Williams Award at the Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

President Bush to Recognize Fayetteville Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Jim Stitt when he arrives in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Stitt is a volunteer with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Cumberland County (RSVP). To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush has met with more than 400 individuals around the country, like Stitt, since March 2002.

Six Months After Tsunami, USAID Administrator Natsios Details Relief and Reconstruction Progress

Andrew Natsios, Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today detailed relief and reconstruction progress six months after the South Asian tsunami devastated the region.

First Group of Volunteers Leave for Sri Lanka to Assist with Post-Tsunami Rebuilding Efforts

For the first time ever, the Peace Corps will send a team of Crisis Corps volunteers to Sri Lanka, when the first of 30 Crisis Corps volunteers begin leaving today to help the people of Sri Lanka recover from last year's devastating tsunami.

USA Freedom Corps Director Delivers Keynote Address at 2005 Congressional Award Gold Medal Ceremony

Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the USA Freedom Corps Desiree Sayle delivered the keynote address at the 2005 Congressional Award Gold Medal Ceremony, where 164 of the 242 award recipients were in attendance.

Department of Education TV Show To Feature Service-Learning

Service-learning, a method of teaching that ties the academic curriculum to community service, will be featured in a monthly television series sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.

Honoring Father's Day: Family Legacies of Volunteerism

Akiko Uyeda has held a swimming record in Maui for more than 18 years, chaired the Hawaii State Board of Education Student Council, graduated from Cornell University and has plans to become a doctor, but this former Peace Corps volunteer credits her father with her success and sense of service.

Peace Corps' 2005 Franklin H. Williams Awards Will Recognize Community Leaders From Across the Nation

On Thursday, June 23, 11 former Peace Corps volunteers of color from across the nation will be recognized with the Franklin H. Williams Award at the Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

President Bush to Recognize Brooklyn Park Couple for Dedication to Volunteer Service

President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to John and Agnes Jurek when he arrives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday, June 17, 2005. The Jureks are Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush has met with more than 400 individuals around the country, like the Jureks, since March 2002.

USA Freedom Corps Director Addresses National History Day National Awards Ceremony

Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the USA Freedom Corps Desiree Sayle spoke to an energetic group of 7,000 students and honored two National History Day volunteers with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award today during the National History Day Awards Ceremony at the Cole Field House in College Park, MD.

President Bush to Recognize Pennsylvania Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Mickey Peters of Pennsylvania Furnace when he arrives in University Park, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, June 14, 2005. Peters has been a volunteer with the Centre County Cooperative Extension 4-H program for more than 40 years. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush has met with more than 400 individuals around the country, like Peters, since March 2002.

President Bush Recognizes 2005 Big Brother, Big Sister of the Year

President George W. Bush was joined today by Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the USA Freedom Corps Desiree Sayle to honor the 2005 National Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year in the Oval Office of the White House. Big Brother Tom Taylor, a retired NASA engineer from Huntsville, Utah and Big Sister Linda Nelson, a Great Falls, Montana teacher were joined by Little Brother David Gessel and Little Sister Patty Jo Keatts.

Homeland Security and American Red Cross Co-Sponsor National Preparedness Month 2005

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the American Red Cross today announced they will co-sponsor National Preparedness Month 2005, a nationwide effort held this September to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. The goal of National Preparedness Month is to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage individuals to take action.

Remarks By the First Lady to the 2005 National Big Brothers / Big Sisters Conference

Serve Guam Commission Established to Increase Territory’s National Service Programs

The territory of Guam has established the newest state service commission in the United States. Governor Felix P. Camacho created Serve Guam by executive order on June 2.

President Bush to Recognize Whitehall Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Dianne Garrett when he arrives in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, June 9, 2005. Garrett is a volunteer for the Whitehall Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and the Whitehall Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). To thank volunteers for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush has met with more than 400 individuals around the country, like Garrett, since March 2002.

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