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Friday, September 03, 2010

Everyday our brave men and women in uniform make a selfless commitment to our nation. First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden are calling on all Americans to take time out to support and engage service members and their families.

Click here to read an op-ed, written by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, and published on USAToday.com, encouraging Americans to act.

Click here to learn how you can help our military families and veterans, share how you are supporting those who serve us every day, and read others’ stories of service.
Volunteers Help Gulf Coast Build Stronger Future

On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Gulf Coast is coming back stronger than ever, thanks to more than a million volunteers who’ve helped the region recover and rebuild. This large scale volunteer response wouldn’t have been possible without the leadership provided by the dedicated individuals who participate in the Corporation’s national service programs – AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America.

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National Service Response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

The Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill is one of the most challenging environmental disasters that the country has faced. The communities whose livelihoods are dependent upon the Gulf of Mexico are being severely affected by the oil spill.

The Corporation for National and Community Service is working with its network of community partners and national service resources to launch a short-and long-term effort to leverage citizen service to address the devastating economic, health and environmental impact inflicted by the oil spill.
Summer is a crucial time to help ensure that youth have access to healthy food and are educated to make better food choices all year round. As part of the Let’s Read. Let’s Move. initiative, United We Serve is bringing you inspiring stories and important information about this issue and what others are doing to help.

But don’t wait to get involved—lending a hand, or a green thumb, at your local community garden is a great way to start.
Volunteer on the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance

Volunteer on September 11, 2010 in service and remembrance activities across the country. The Corporation for National and Community Service and its partner, MyGoodDeed, are working with nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, government at all levels, businesses, and individuals to reignite the spirit of unity and service that inspired Americans in the days after the tragedy.

The President is calling on all Americans to participate in our nation’s recovery and renewal by serving in our communities. There are many ways to get involved. America’s new foundation will be built one community at a time - and it starts with you.

Summer of a Million Books

Strong Minds

One million is a pretty powerful number. The idea that we can help one million people in need may seem like an overwhelming and unattainable goal. But this summer, Reach Out and Read demonstrated that when thousands of committed volunteers join together, they can do exactly that.

Posted on 9/2/2010 1:45:47 PM

A Summer of Service with the GulfSouth Summer Youth Action Camp

This April, the Central Park Recreation Center in Atlanta was uninhabited and in disarray. Light fixtures were hanging from the ceiling, the Center had a stale smell, and brown water trickled from the faucets. Now, thanks to a partnership between Operation REACH's Gulfsouth Youth Action Corps and the City of Atlanta, the Center has reopened its doors to the community. Gulfsouth Youth Action Corps (GYAC) AmeriCorps Members began their summer of service preparing for the six week intensive youth leadership and service learning summer camp they staff.

Posted on 8/27/2010 12:23:32 PM

Young HEROES Promote Healthy Living

Healthy Foods

Youth Service America and UnitedHealth Group are tackling childhood obesity from a new direction: by asking children and youth across America to take action and address this critical issue. The UnitedHealth HEROES Service-Learning Grants, launched two years ago to support youth-led programs, have supported the initiatives of more than 360 schools and community organizations. Asking young people to have a meaningful impact on communities by implementing innovative ideas is an important part of service-learning, a teaching and learning strategy that makes connections between community service and curriculum.

Posted on 8/26/2010 1:42:38 PM

Roll up your sleeves and play!

Exercise

It’s time for us to rally around our parks and playgrounds. Every child has the right to a safe, well-maintained, inspiring place to play, and with a little elbow grease and community energy, we can improve our play spaces, strengthen our neighborhoods, and ensure the happiness and health of our children. A simple enhancement project can go a long way.

Posted on 8/23/2010 3:38:40 PM

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