The future of National Service depends on supporters coming together and taking action. At this moment, the service movement is at a critical crossroads: will programs continue to get cut or will supporters take action? Together we can achieve the vision of service being the common expectation of every citizen and a problem solving force in our communities.
Sep 12, 2008
New York,
This morning, MSNBC has published a great article highlighting the work of AmeriCorps members providing urgent assistance as the Mississippi River rises. The article highlights the work of two incredible corps members who are doing superhero type work.
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The NY Times published a story this week examining the dilemma (or maybe it's not a dilemma for some) that many students are facing upon graduation from top colleges: go into public service or get paid lots of money on Wall St. One student put it well.
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The National Service Express Tour was a campaign to travel the country, visiting 30 cities in 60 days ALL by Greyhound buses. The purpose was to meet with folks and get them excited about being a voice for National Service Expansion at this critical moment.
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ServeNext is looking for National Service supporters who want to be Lead
Organizers in their home districts.
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Listen to ServeNext members talk about why they are getting involved in advocating for national service.
Talks about her plan to more-than-double the Eli Segal Education Award.
View photos from various events across the U.S.
Jun 9, 2008
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Philanthropy.com
AmeriCorps alumni and ServeNext.org members ,are traveling the country by bus for the National Service Express Tour, hitting 30 cities in 60 days while holding meetings and other events to encourage AmeriCorps volunteers and alumni to put pressure on politicians to expand national service.
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Sep 10, 2007
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Time Magazine
The courageous souls who signed the Declaration of Independence pledged "our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor." The least we can do to keep the Republic is to pledge a little time.
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