On June 17th, President Obama announced a new initiative to encourage service in America, United We Serve, and asked Americans of all ages to volunteer over the summer.
“I’m calling on all of you to make volunteerism and community service part of your daily life and the life of this nation,” said President Obama in a video release. “And when I say ‘all,’ I mean everyone young and old, from every background, all across this country. We need individuals, community organizations, corporations, foundations, and our government to be part of this effort.”
Click here for the entire announcement: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/United-We-Serve
Click here for Michelle Obama announcement: http://www.allforgood.org/
Related links:
Online resource for service: http://www.serve.gov/
Notes from 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service: http://philanthropy.com/news/conference/
Conference blog: http://www.casefoundation.org/blog/united-we-serve-new-rally-cry
Related article:
Jobless Professionals Yearn to Do Good, Kyle Stock, The Wall Street Journal, June 9, 2009
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