Arizona Republic: Service act will help unite country
Nov. 23, 2008 12:00 AM
President-elect Barack Obama, the 111th Congress, our country and world face great challenges as we await Inauguration Day.
The economy, energy, climate-change and education inequity: these are just a few of the profound tasks that confront us. These challenges can only be solved with the sacrifice of every American working together - Democrats and Republicans. Nothing is more important than first uniting our country.
With Sen. John McCain's leadership, there's a piece of legislation the might lead the way to unity: The Serve America Act. Both McCain and Obama co-sponsored this bill during the midst of the heated presidential campaign.
News From The Road
Three Ideas for McCain
Nov 21, 2008 Posted by zach maurinAs one of the leaders in the Senate, the country and his colleagues will be looking to Senator McCain for leadership and ideas. While there are a number of issues where he will take a lead, national service could be one of the best for America. Here are three suggestions.
Read More...Very Well Said
Nov 21, 2008 Posted by zach maurinWe are facing rising unemployment rates, social service cuts, rising costs of college, and so much more. Particularly troubling is that there is not a clear solution. But there is one thing that is becoming increasingly necessary.
Read More...Michelle Obama Knows Her Stuff
Nov 20, 2008 Posted by zach maurinThe day after the historic victory of Barack Obama, the next First Lady answered questions from Newsweek's Richard Wolffe and said some fantastic things.
Read More...Experience Corps
Aug 06, 2008 Posted by Elysabeth HahmExperience Corps has flourished more recently than ever. With baby boomers looking for more service opportunities rather than retiring, it’s hard not to share the same enthusiasm and passion as associate director, Amy Zandarski-Pica, and director of communications, Sarah Priestman have.
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Featured Action Networks
ServeNext.org New Hampshire
Concord,This is ServeNext’s inaugural Action Network! With an active group of members, it is ready to kick into gear during the Congressional Campaign to educate our leaders about national service.
Read More...Georgetown University
Washington, DCStudents in the Georgetown Action Network have had an exciting year engaging leaders on campus. Recently, they hosted Congressman Christopher Shays (R-CT), one of national service’s biggest champions. Student are also active at events around campus and next year will be launching a campaign to challenge the University to match the AmeriCorps education award.
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Washington Post: Should National Service Be Part of Obama's Economic Plan?
Nov 26, 2008 Posted by Aaron MarquezYesterday, Washington Post writer, Ed O'Keefe wrote a blog posting that explored if national service should be included as part of Obama's economic plan.
Absolutely! Americans are ready more than every for a call bold call to service. O'Keefe's blog posting points out that there are 3 applicants for every AmeriCorps slots. Also many programs have seen an increase in applicants in these dire economic times.
Read More...Thank You Interns
Aug 25, 2008 Posted by Matt HendrenToday is ServeNext’s first day without interns. We have been fortunate to work with 19 very talented students for the last ten weeks. They attend colleges and graduate schools across the country and were excited to learn more AmeriCorps, national service and ServeNext and to contribute to the movement.
Read More...love the cause and looking to serve?
Aug 22, 2008 Posted by Ital DinourChampions of Service -- if you know anyone, or if you yourself are interested in a year (or another year) of service -- City Year New York has a few limited spots left in our corps. Focusing mostly on education, youth development, and volunteer mobolization efforts, City Year is looking for passionate 17 to 24 year olds to give a year and change the world. For more info visit www.cityyear.org/newyork or call 212.675.8881. Deadline is August 29th.
Read More...My Visit To Public Allies
Jul 21, 2008 Posted by andreita23
I visited an AmeriCorps program called Public Allies, which is a program in which employees are matched with a non-profit organization. The size of the non-profit organization varies .The employees duties varies as well. They may be assign to fundrasing or field work and so on. I went to their bi-monthly training. The employees had to do oral presentations in leadership, organization in the workplace, alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace and so on. Everybody was really nice , I liked the program so much I am considering it as a valid option after I get out of school.
ServeNext In Action
Youth, Education & National Service
Road Trip With a Mission: Expanding National Service. AmeriCorps alumni and ServeNext.org members, are traveling the country by bus for the National Service Express Tour, hitting 30 cities in 60 days.
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