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Policy & Issues

  • About group: COR's Policy & Issues Initiative creates an objective environment to discuss and put into practice ideas on local civic, economic and social affairs.
  • Group type: Open to all
  • Founded: 2008-02-04 11:28:04
  • Group Members: 28
  • Manager: caroline smith
Bulletin: In the News Serve America (and Celebrate Volunteers)
Created: 2009-03-18 09:32:13
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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

Prosperity Program.







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

the volunteers that help make their impact possible. Thank you for all that you do!
  If you're still looking for your volunteer match, start your search today and be a part of the new wave of service.