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National Service Agency Announces 2011 AmeriCorps Funding Opportunities

The Corporation for National and Community Service today kicked off its 2011 AmeriCorps grant competition by releasing two funding notices for organizations interested in using national service as a solution to critical problems facing our communities and our nation.
(Posted: Tuesday, August 31, 2010)

National Service Agency CEO Highlights Volunteer Contribution to Katrina Recovery on 5th Anniversary

Patrick A. Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, will participate in a series of service projects, site visits, and commemorative events to highlight the critical role that national service has played in helping the Gulf Coast recover in the five years since Hurricane Katrina.
(Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010)

National Service Agency Announces Grants to Engage, Retain Volunteers to Tackle National Challenges

The Corporation for National and Community Service awarded its Volunteer Generation Fund grants totaling $4 million to 19 U.S. state service commissions to better recruit, manage, and retain volunteers to address pressing social challenges.
(Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2010)

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  8/24/2010   National Service Agency Convenes Nonprofits and Government Agencies to Respond to Social Service Needs from BP Oil Spill
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  8/24/2010   9/11 Day of Service Organizers Launch Comprehensive Education Resource for Teachers, Families and Students Nationwide
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  8/16/2010   National Service Agency CEO Meets with Cheyenne Mayor Richard Kaysen and Holds Community Dialogue on Service
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  8/12/2010   AmeriCorps VISTA Officials Join Congressman Henry Cuellar at Educator’s Grants Forum
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  8/9/2010   National Service Agency Announces Grants to Build Nonprofit Capacity, Achieve Greater Results
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  8/5/2010   Update on FY 2011 National Service Budget
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  8/5/2010   President Obama Awards Citizen Service Heroes with Medal of Honor
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  8/4/2010   National Service Budget Update
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  8/4/2010   National Service Agency Board Chair Joins Congresswoman Louise Slaughter to Host Community Dialogue on Service
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  8/3/2010   National Service Agency CEO Encourages Children to Serve
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Peter Ostroske is an AmeriCorps*NCCC member from the Capital Region.  Originally from Mid-City New Orleans, Peter started his service one month after Hurricane Katrina forced his own family to evacuate by boat.  In a twist of fate, his first assignment found him back in New Orleans - assisting with the disaster relief effort. Peter Ostroske is an AmeriCorps*NCCC member from the Capital Region. Originally from Mid-City New Orleans, Peter started his service one month after Hurricane Katrina forced his own family to evacuate by boat. In a twist of fate, his first assignment found him back in New Orleans - assisting with the disaster relief effort.  Read More
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