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Describes the 'Seniors for Habitat' project, a joint effort between RSVP and Habitat for Humanity. Interjects footage of seniors building with the real-life experiences of a homeowner and RSVP...
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The Corporation for National and Community Service's 2011-2015 Strategic Plan includes a focus on programs that provide, support and/or facilitate access to services and resources that contribute to...
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Read several examples of AmeriCorps projects and how they are making a difference in communities across the nation.
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This book, lesson-by-lesson training guide and PowerPoint presentation, and companion video on DVD are designed to be used together as a comprehensive training curriculum. The book is a starting...
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Wells Fargo makes grants directed to three primary areas: community development, education, and human services. They accept grant proposals throughout the year. For more information, as well as grant...
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Citigroup Foundation provides grants for financial education programs and supports organizations that deliver economic and financial education to young people to help them learn how to create wealth...
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The lack of affordable housing can be a significant hardship for low-income households and often prevents them from meeting other basic needs, such as nutrition, health care, or saving for the future...
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Weaving the Fabric of National Service: Threads of SuccessMay 9–11, 2007 – Jacksonville, FL
Conference Agenda
Goals:Goal 1: Share information and practices, techniques, and tools that have...
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Materials for Corporation for National and Community Service State Offices, State Commissions, programs, or projects interested in setting up Homes for Service in their area
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Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service, provides hundreds of service opportunities for persons of diverse ages and backgrounds.
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Service projects can take many forms. In Florida, AmeriCorps members, volunteers, state and local service groups, and area businesses, joined together to build wheelchair ramps so that individuals...
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AmeriCorps*VISTA members donate a year of their lives to improve communities throughout the United States, serving full-time in exchange for a small living allowance. Setting up a Homes for Service...
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HUD's Homes and Communities Page is a clearinghouse of information and services about homes and communities for citizens and for HUD's current and potential business partners. It's designed to...
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Faith-based organizations usually have deep roots in the communities in which they serve. Because homeownership provides stability for children, generates wealth for families and creates community...
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A broad array of resources and information about innovative community building efforts to revitalize poor neighborhoods and improve the life circumstances of residents and their families.
