http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements.asp As a White House office, USA Freedom Corps is charged with building a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility in America. USAFC promotes and expands volunteer service in America by partnering with national service programs, working to strengthen the non-profit sector, recognizing volunteers, and helping to connect individuals with volunteer opportunities. en-us Monday, October 13, 2008 0 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/logo/usafc_rss.jpg http://www.volunteer.gov 140 74 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2015From serving meals and cleaning rivers to tutoring and raising money for cancer research, students across the country will show how they make a difference through service-learning during the National Learn & Serve Challenge the week of October 6 through 12. Press Releases and AnnouncementsFriday, October 03, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2019Peace Corps recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month by celebrating the hard work and dedication of Peace Corps Volunteers and staff with disabilities throughout the month of October. Around the world, Volunteers with disabilities are making an impact among communities through positive, sustainable change and international friendship.Press Releases and AnnouncementsWednesday, October 01, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2020The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced it will engage five leading universities to expand scholarly and policy research and deepen understanding about volunteering, national and community service, and civic engagement in America.Press Releases and AnnouncementsMonday, September 22, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2021Aiming to tap the skyrocketing popularity of social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace to promote social good, the Corporation for National and Community Service today announced $2.3 million in grants to use social media to engage college students in service to meet community needs. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMonday, September 22, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2016Admiral Joxel Garcia, MD, MBA, assistant secretary for health and the head of the U.S. Public Health Service, awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award to 60 volunteers of Pregnancy Resource Centers at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C., on September 19, 2008. Of those recognized today with the President's Volunteer Service Award, 20 individuals received the President's Call to Service Award for serving 4,000 or more hours.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFriday, September 19, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2014National service disaster responders swung into action to assist recovery efforts after Hurricane Ike's devastating romp through Texas late last week. With AmeriCorps members pre-positioned to deploy, response has been fast and effective.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFriday, September 19, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2018Peace Corps Africa Regional Director Henry McKoy recently returned from the Republic of Benin where he participated in the 40th anniversary celebration of the Peace Corps program. The celebration, held on September 5, was attended by over 400 people, including the U.S. Ambassador to Benin, Gayleatha B. Brown, representatives of the Beninese government, Emile Derlin Zinsou, former President of Benin, current and former Peace Corps Volunteers, and Beninese citizens.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFriday, September 19, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=2008Speeches and Official StatementsTuesday, September 16, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/local_vols_dynamic.asp?ID=2017First Lady Laura Bush will present the President's Volunteer Service Award, on behalf of President George W. Bush, to Kathy Dechand when Mrs. Bush arrives in Topeka, Kansas, on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Dechand is a volunteer with Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas & Northwest Missouri. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors local volunteers when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Dechand, since March 2002.Presidential Greeter ProgramMonday, September 15, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2011Peace Corps Director Ronald A. Tschetter is pleased to announce the agency's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. From September 15 to October 15, the Peace Corps will celebrate the significant contributions of the Hispanic Americans who have served as Volunteers in the United States Peace Corps.Press Releases and AnnouncementsMonday, September 15, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=2007Speeches and Official StatementsMonday, September 15, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=2006Speeches and Official StatementsSunday, September 14, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=2003Speeches and Official StatementsFriday, September 12, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=2005Speeches and Official StatementsFriday, September 12, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2004On September 12th, 2008, Jean Case, Chair of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, discussed USA Freedom Corps and ways the President has helped Americans answer the call to serve on "Ask the White House".Press Releases and AnnouncementsFriday, September 12, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=2002Speeches and Official StatementsThursday, September 11, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2009In a signing ceremony, the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a new partnership between the Citizen Corps Program and MyGoodDeed.org to help promote volunteer service and encourage citizens to participate in disaster preparedness and response and recovery. The two organizations will also work together to help promote 9/11 as a day of charitable service. Press Releases and AnnouncementsThursday, September 11, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/local_vols_dynamic.asp?ID=2013President George W. Bush will present the President's Volunteer Service Award to Dan Rooney when he arrives at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on Friday, September 12, 2008. Rooney, a major in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, is the founder of The Folds of Honor Foundation. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors local volunteers when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Rooney, since March 2002.Presidential Greeter ProgramThursday, September 11, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2010Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer visited the Capital Area Food Bank recently in observance of this month's National Hunger Action theme. He recognized a long-time volunteer and toured the facilities and helped sort foods that will be contributed to the DC community. Some of the food was part of the more than 32,000 pounds of food and beverages donated by USDA employees and contractors during a summer long food drive, the Summer Harvest.Press Releases and AnnouncementsTuesday, September 09, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=2012Peace Corps Director Ron Tschetter traveled to the People's Republic of China last week to swear in 36 new Peace Corps Volunteers, the 13th group of Volunteers to be sworn in since the program's inception in 1993. Director Tschetter was joined by American Consul General Jim Boughner, and Madam Yang Meng of the China Education Association for International Exchange.Press Releases and AnnouncementsTuesday, September 09, 2008