http://www.seniorcorps.gov Senior Corps, a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, taps the experience, skills, and talents of more than a half a million older Americans to meet community needs. Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs. Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes; and RSVP volunteers conduct safety patrols for local police departments, participate in environmental projects, provide intensive educational services to children and adults, and respond to national disasters, among other activities. Together with USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation for National and Community Service is working to build a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in America. en-us Saturday, July 05, 2008 0 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1109As promised, here are the numbers reported out by the Senate Appropriations Committee in the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2009. The bill provides $888,462,000 for the Corporation and its programs.Friday, June 27, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1108The power of volunteers to transform lives and tackle deep-rooted social problems including the drop-out epidemic, addiction, homelessness, and HIV/AIDS became a primary focus of a two-day White House gathering of more than 1,500 religious and nonprofit leaders from across the country. Friday, June 27, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1106The Corporation for National and Community Service announced plans to make $3.5 million in grants to national organizations that support youth from disadvantaged circumstances.Thursday, June 26, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1107Update on Fiscal 2009 National Service Budget from David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service.Thursday, June 26, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1098In response to severe flooding in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, the federal AmeriCorps VISTA program is making make 230 positions immediately available to assist in flood recovery efforts in Cedar Rapid s and Iowa City.Monday, June 23, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1095On June 17, 2008, President Bush signed into law H.R. 6081, the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 ('the HEART Act'), making AmeriCorps more accessible to people with disabilities.Wednesday, June 18, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1092As the most severe flooding in 15 years hits the Midwest, hundreds of AmeriCorps, Senior Corps and Learn and Serve America participants are working alongside tens of thousands of volunteers in battling the raging floodwaters, piling sandbags, running shelters and hotlines, and assisting evacuees.Tuesday, June 17, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1091The Corporation for National and Community Service is seeking organizations to apply for $6 million in funding to provide training and technical assistance to increase the capacity of national service programs to meet community needs through service and volunteering.Thursday, June 12, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1085On June 2, 2008, the Corporation for National and Community Service honored three outstanding Senior Corps volunteers and a private foundation for their extraordinary service with Spirit of Service Awards. Senior Companion Patricia Gratton of Grand Junction, CO, has come to understand all too well the importance of being independent. A stroke left her with permanent physical disabilities but her determination remained as powerful as before. She relearned many basic tasks, including how to drive her specially equipped car. She is now back on duty as a senior companion, serving many of her clients four to seven days a week and offering them her undivided attention as she provides companionship and assists with such tasks as grocery shopping and medical appointments. She also serves on the Senior Companion Advisory Council and sees herself as a community ambassador, exerting good will and persuading others to support the program. As a Volunteer Team Leader, she provides guidance to other volunteers, helping the Senior Companion project achieve an 85 percent volunteer retention rate. Corporation Board Member Alan Solomont, Senior Corps Director Tess Scannell, and Corporation COO Elizabeth Seale presented the awards at the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1084On June 2, 2008, the Corporation for National and Community Service honored three outstanding Senior Corps volunteers and a private foundation for their extraordinary service with Spirit of Service Awards. The mission of the Pinkerton Foundation, an independent grant-making organization, is to strengthen and expand community-based programs for children, youth, and families in economically disadvantaged communities in New York City. Recognizing the promising literacy model of the Experience Corps of the Community Service Society of New York, it has provided more than $1.5 million since 1997 to support the recruitment and training of volunteers to serve in some of New York's poorest neighborhoods. This financial support affirms the Foundation's belief that all children deserve a chance to succeed. Corporation Board Member Alan Solomont, Senior Corps Director Tess Scannell, and Corporation COO Elizabeth Seale presented the awards at the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1102Genworth's philosophy, "Think It Possible", extends its commitment to the community through volunteer efforts and outreach, which seeks to support individuals at key stages of life. Genworth's programs help children prepare for their futures, enable access to affordable housing, and enrich seniors' lives. Last year, nearly 40 percent of Genworth employees volunteered - logging more than 17,000 volunteer hours and completing close to 200 projects. On June 2nd, Genworth was recognized by Points of Light & Hands On Network and presented with the organization's Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs before thousands of attendees at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1087On June 2, 2008, the Corporation for National and Community Service honored three outstanding Senior Corps volunteers and a private foundation for their extraordinary service with Spirit of Service Awards. Foster Grandparent Thelma King of Jacksonville, FL, or 'Granny King' as the children call her, is a retired registered nurse who supports inner-city youth at Jean Ribault High School's Exceptional Students Education Program, which serves emotionally and academically challenged students. King uses auditory, cognitive, kinesthetic skill-building activities that help students with no linguistic ability learn to use their bodies to communicate. When asked how she communicates with these children, her response was, 'All kids understand the language of love.' Granny King's success with these children has not only helped to raise their self-esteem but also has raised their graduation rates by 82 percent. Corporation Board Member Alan Solomont, Senior Corps Director Tess Scannell, and Corporation COO Elizabeth Seale presented the awards at the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1086On June 2, 2008, the Corporation for National and Community Service honored three outstanding Senior Corps volunteers and a private foundation for their extraordinary service with Spirit of Service Awards. RSVP volunteer Joel Becker of Hauppauge, NY, is an Adopt-A-Family volunteer, focusing on assisting families in need. During his service, he noticed that the families had one thing in common: none had computers in the home so the kids were missing a valuable tool that could help them with their academic skills. He approached the RSVP of Suffolk County with a proposal to refurbish donated used computers and then install them in the homes of low-income families. That idea became the Community Computer Connections Program, sponsored by RSVP and managed by Becker. He works with the county's health and welfare council to ensure that t he computers are received by families and individuals wit h the greatest need, and has recruited more than 30 other senior volunteers to help with the program. Corporation Board Member Alan Solomont, Senior Corps Director Tess Scannell, and Corporation COO Elizabeth Seale presented the awards at the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1101Citizen engagement is proving to be key to building healthy communities and a better quality of life for people. Business leaders, in particular, realize that what is good for the community also is good for their companies and employees.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1083The Corporation for National and Community Service today honored three outstanding Senior Corps volunteers and a private foundation for their extraordinary service with Spirit of Service Awards.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1103In 2007, ChoicePoint Cares volunteers donated more than 6,000 volunteer hours at hundreds of community projects across the country. ChoicePoint is proud to offer low-cost volunteer background screening to youth-serving and other nonprofit organizations and to be the preferred background screening provider for the National Human Services Assembly, Little League International, Boy Scouts of America, National CASA and thousands of other nonprofits around the country that are diligently protecting the people they serve. On June 2nd, ChoicePoint was recognized by Points of Light & Hands On Network and presented with the organization's Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs before thousands of attendees at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1104In 2007, Booz Allen volunteers donated more than 8,500 pro bono hours, valued at over $3.1 million dollars, to support 26 major nonprofit organizations worldwide. Volunteers worked on a wide range of projects, including strategic planning, technology infrastructure, and board development using the consulting firm's intellectual capital to help these nonprofits fulfill their missions. On June 2nd, Booz Allen Hamilton was recognized by Points of Light & Hands On Network and presented with the organization's Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs before thousands of attendees at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1105Disney Worldwide Outreach includes its employee VoluntEARS who generously share their magic to positively affect children, their communities and the environment. Last year, Disney donated more than $177 million in cash and in-kind support to various charities around the world and Disney VoluntEARS in over 42 countries contributed more than 466,000 hours of service, including the building of playgrounds, homes for families in need, and assisting with disaster relief efforts. On June 2nd, Disney Worldwide Outreach was recognized by Points of Light & Hands On Network and presented with the organization's Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs before thousands of attendees at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1094Remarks by Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner at Opening Plenary of the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, held in Atlanta, GA.Sunday, June 01, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1097Rep. John Lewis of Georgia drew a standing ovation from the crowd following his stirring address at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta, June 2008.Sunday, June 01, 2008