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News from the Field

 

News From the Field contains the latest press releases, official announcements, and news alerts taken directly from our AmeriCorps service network. This is an expanding library of news highlighting the work of AmeriCorps members, grantees, and project sponsors—each of whom is making a powerful impact through volunteer service.

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5/13/2008 AmeriCorps Week in Indiana
  Indiana this week will join the rest of the country in celebrating the service of AmeriCorps members during the 2nd Annual National AmeriCorps Week, May 11-18, 2008. During this time local communities will spotlight the vital work done by AmeriCorps members since the national service program began 15 years ago.

5/12/2008 Illinois Honors AmeriCorps Members During AmeriCorps Week
  Illinois is joining in the second nationwide celebration of AmeriCorps Week, May 11-18. Governor Rod R. Blagojevich has issued a proclamation dedicating this week as “AmeriCorps Week in Illinois,” spotlighting the vital work done by AmeriCorps members in communities across Illinois since the national service program began 15 years ago.

5/12/2008 Colorado Lt. Gov. O’Brien Launches AmeriCorps Week at Red Rocks
  Lt. Gov. Barbara O’Brien today welcomed hundreds of AmeriCorps members to Red Rocks this afternoon, launching the national AmeriCorps Week.

5/11/2008 Maryland Proclamation for AmeriCorps Week 2008
  Governor O'Malley of Maryland proclaims the week of May 11-18, 2008 as AmeriCorps Week.

5/11/2008 Governor Paterson Announces AmeriCorps Week to Honor New Yorkers Active in Community Service
  Governor David A. Paterson today announced that May 11-18 will be nationally observed as AmeriCorps Week. New York will honor nearly 8,000 New York State residents who currently serve as AmeriCorps members – a group committed to improving the quality of life in communities throughout the State. As part of AmeriCorps Week, a variety of celebrations and service projects will take place across the State. New York State has more AmeriCorps Week activities planned than any other state in the nation with more than 40 events scheduled.

5/9/2008 ShoreCorps/PALS Celebrates AmeriCorps Week May 11-18
  From improving relationships between parents and youth to increasing grades, test scores and school attendance, AmeriCorps volunteers are an integral part of the local community.

5/9/2008 PennSERVE to Rally in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia for Launch of National AmeriCorps Week
  The Governor's Office of Citizen Service invites residents to simultaneous rallies in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia from 8 a. m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, for the official launch of National AmeriCorps Week.

5/9/2008 Washington First Gentleman Mike Gregoire Celebrates AmeriCorps Week
  Next week, First Gentleman Mike Gregoire will help celebrate the second nationwide celebration of AmeriCorps Week by serving alongside AmeriCorps members sponsored by the Blue Mountain Action Council in Walla Walla, Washington.

5/9/2008 YouthBuild AmeriCorps Volunteers Partner With Habitat for Humanity in Gulfport, Miss.
  When Hurricane Katrina hit the Mississippi coast, community residents had to be rescued by boat as floodwaters filled their homes. The hurricane badly damaged homes in the low-income Turkey Creek Basin area, one of the first affordable communities for African-Americans in North Gulfport. YouthBuild AmeriCorps Gulfport program which engages youth who reside on the Mississippi Coast in learning construction skills to rebuild their neighbors’ homes along with CCEO YouthBuild from Gardena, California will work alongside of Habitat for Humanity and its partners.

5/9/2008 Ohio Proclamation for AmeriCorps Week 2008
  Governor Strickland of Ohio proclaims the week of May 11-18, 2008 as AmeriCorps Week.

 
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