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Bulletin: In the News Serve America (and Celebrate Volunteers)
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In the News Serve America (and Celebrate Volunteers)
In the News Serve America(and Celebrate Volunteers)
You may have heard of The Serve America Act, the new bill intended to support and promote volunteerism across the nation. This bill outlines a number of initiatives to revitalize service, and bring about change in our communities. Currently, it’s in committee for debate and revision.This is
great news for volunteers. Service is being recognized as necessary to tackling some of the biggest challenges that face the United States, namely in areas of healthcare, education, and the environment. Your work and passion is being commended, supported, and encouraged. Congratulations!
The legislation aims to:
Create
a new "Corps" to increase the number of Americans serving to
250,000.
Increase
service opportunities for people of all ages.
Increase
funding to innovative nonprofit.
Expand
international service opportunities by strengthening the Volunteers for
The act has come just in time. April 19 - 25 is National Volunteer Week, and this year’s theme is "Celebrating People in Action" -- honoring the people who make the time to make a difference.
All across the nation, thousands of nonprofits will be celebrating