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In 2009, Congress designated September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance and charged the Corporation for National and Community Service with supporting this effort across the country.
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Dear AmeriCorps Leader,
Every day, AmeriCorps members across the country are making a powerful difference in communities and their own lives. Each year during AmeriCorps Week, we recognize the...
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Welcome to the official website supporting the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance
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Service Connection is an online community where you can find, share and discuss ideas around service and volunteering.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?"
On January 18, 2010, thousands of Americans across the country will answer that...
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This page from the EnCorps collection of resources defines service-learning and talks about how to incorporate service-learning into programs, activities, and national days of service.
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Use this resource from the EnCorps collection to plan service projects (e.g., Make a Difference Day or National and Global Youth Service Day) and to record the impact of the event after it takes...
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Monthly Feature Archive
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Monthly Feature Archive
"September 11 should not only be a day for mourning — it should be a day to think about our neighbors, our community, and our country. We can take a tragic day in our...
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Adopting community development approaches for collaboration
Assessing community needs before planning a service project
Assessing potential partnerships with community-based organizations
Crafting a...
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Encouraging positive responses to members' stresses throughout a service term
Helping to ensure the physical and mental health of members and service recipients
Providing advocacy and support to...
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Building homeless coalitions
Developing community gardening spaces for low-income families
Distributing perishable foods to low-income families
Enlisting gardeners to help feed the hungry
Partnering...
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Blending service-learning and character education to promote strong citizenship
Creating a culture of civic responsibility on a college campus
Creating a roadmap to civic engagement
Creating...
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National Night Out
"As one of the nation’s most prominent civic events, I encourage all Californians to take part in National Night Out in their community. This event is a fantastic...
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In 1994 Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the King Holiday as a national day of volunteer service. Instead of a day off from work or school, Congress asked Americans of...
