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On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, the White House celebrated National Volunteer Week in the East Room. President Bush welcomed the attendees, saying, "I am pleased to welcome volunteers from around the United States who have given of their time to help those who need help, and we're sure glad you're here. Those of you today who perform acts of kindness do so out of love, and you do so out of a desire not to be recognized -- but anyway, you're going to be recognized. We have the opportunity today to thank you, and the opportunity today to celebrate the difference that volunteers have made all across America."
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On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, the White House celebrated National Volunteer Week in the East Room. President Bush welcomed the attendees, saying, "I am pleased to welcome volunteers from around the United States who have given of their time to help those who need help, and we're sure glad you're here. Those of you today who perform acts of kindness do so out of love, and you do so out of a desire not to be recognized -- but anyway, you're going to be recognized. We have the opportunity today to thank you, and the opportunity today to celebrate the difference that volunteers have made all across America."
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Deputy Assistant to the President and Director, USA Freedom Corps Henry Lozano stops for a picture with AmeriCorps City Year members at a White House event celebrating National Volunteer Week on April 29, 2008.
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Singer Michael W. Smith, Actor Stephen Baldwin, Peace Corps Director Ron Tschetter, and Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner meet before a White House event celebrating National Volunteer Week on April 29, 2008. Smith and Baldwin are members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.
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On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, the White House celebrated National Volunteer Week in the East Room. President Bush welcomed the attendees, saying, "I am pleased to welcome volunteers from around the United States who have given of their time to help those who need help, and we're sure glad you're here. Those of you today who perform acts of kindness do so out of love, and you do so out of a desire not to be recognized -- but anyway, you're going to be recognized. We have the opportunity today to thank you, and the opportunity today to celebrate the difference that volunteers have made all across America."
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Jean Case, Chair of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, highlights importance of volunteer service and the benefits to volunteers and the communities they serve in kicking off the National Volunteer Week event. Actor Stephen Baldwin, singer Michael W. Smith, and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation joined White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."
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Actor Stephen Baldwin stands with youth from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington who were honored for their exemplary community service project “Capitol Hill Takeover” with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Baldwin joined singer Michael W. Smith and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation along with White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."
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David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, shares the findings of a recent Corporation study that found that youth who volunteer are more likely to succeed in school and avoid risky behaviors; but that there is a disturbing “class gap” in teen volunteer rates with youth from low-income backgrounds volunteering at a rate of 43 percent, compared to 59 percent for other youth. Actor Stephen Baldwin, singer Michael W. Smith, and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation joined White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."
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Members of Torch Club of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington recite the club’s code of conduct. Actor Stephen Baldwin, singer Michael W. Smith, and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation joined White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."
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On April 28, 2008, Actor Stephen Baldwin, singer Michael W. Smith, and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation joined White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."
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Singer Michael W. Smith discusses the importance of volunteering at a National Volunteer Week event in Washington, DC. On April 28, 2008, Smith joined actor Stephen Baldwin and other members of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation along with White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."
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Actor Stephen Baldwin addresses the crowd at a National Volunteer Week event in Washington, DC. On April 28, 2008, Baldwin joined singer Michael W. Smith and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation join White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."
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Roxanne Spillett, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, discusses the impact of her organization at a National Volunteer Week event in Washington, DC. On April 28, 2008, Actor Stephen Baldwin, singer Michael W. Smith, and other members of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation joined White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."
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The President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush marked the Martin Luther King Jr. King holiday by volunteering and calling on Americans to honor King’s legacy by showing compassion on the holiday and throughout the year. They joined dozens of volunteers at the Martin Luther King Jr. library in Washington DC as they repaired and shelved books and taught lessons about King’s life to children. More than a half million Americans are serving in 5,000 King Day of Service projects across the country. “By simply living a life of kindness and compassion, you can make America a better place and fulfil the dream of Martin Luther King," the President said.
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The President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush marked the Martin Luther King Jr. King holiday by volunteering and calling on Americans to honor King’s legacy by showing compassion on the holiday and throughout the year. They joined dozens of volunteers at the Martin Luther King Jr. library in Washington DC as they repaired and shelved books and taught lessons about King’s life to children. More than a half million Americans are serving in 5,000 King Day of Service projects across the country. “By simply living a life of kindness and compassion, you can make America a better place and fulfil the dream of Martin Luther King," the President said.
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Darci Palmer, an AmeriCorps member serving with DC Habitat for Humanity, joined hundreds of volunteers serving at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington to organize, clean, and catalog books. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.
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Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington to organize, clean, and catalog books for a Make a Difference Day event in Washington, DC. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.
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Elizabeth Seale, the Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, distributes books to children at a Make a Difference Day event in Washington, DC. Seale and Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of USA Freedom Corps Henry Lozano joined hundreds of volunteers serving at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington to organize, clean, and catalog books. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.
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Volunteers at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington came together to organize, clean, and catalog books for a Make a Difference Day event in Washington, DC. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.
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Volunteers at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington came together to organize, clean, and catalog books for a Make a Difference Day event in Washington, DC. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.
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Volunteers at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington came together to organize, clean, and catalog books for a Make a Difference Day event in Washington, DC. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.
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Volunteers at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington came together to organize, clean, and catalog books for a Make a Difference Day event in Washington, DC. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.
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An AmeriCorps member serving with Heads Up (Washington, DC) participates in a Make a Difference Day event at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington. Hundreds of volunteers came together to help organize, clean, and catalog books for the Make a Difference Day event. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.
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AmeriCorps members serving with Heads Up (Washington, DC) participate in a Make a Difference Day event at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington. Hundreds of volunteers came together to help organize, clean, and catalog books for the Make a Difference Day event. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.
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Elizabeth Seale, the Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, meets AmeriCorps members serving with Jumpstart at a Make a Difference Day event in Washington, DC. Seale and Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of USA Freedom Corps Henry Lozano joined hundreds of volunteers serving at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington to organize, clean, and catalog books. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.
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Elizabeth Seale, the Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, addresses the crowd at a Make a Difference Day event in Washington, DC. Seale and Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of USA Freedom Corps Henry Lozano joined hundreds of volunteers serving at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington to organize, clean, and catalog books. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.
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Calvet Liburd Jr., Washington, D.C., area director for Sports4Kids, discusses the recess activities with other Sports4Kids staff members. Geared to making sure that school children have time during the day for healthy play, Rescuing Recess is an initiative led by the Cartoon Network and supported by the National Basketball Association. The Corporation for National and Community Service is one of several partners in the effort, which recognizes that providing children with time for physical activity can lead to greater academic achievement while fighting the problem of childhood obesity.
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Corporation CEO David Eisner addresses the crowd during a Rescuing Recess event on September 24, 2007. Geared to making sure that school children have time during the day for healthy play, Rescuing Recess is an initiative led by the Cartoon Network. The Corporation for National and Community Service is one of several partners in the effort, which recognizes that providing children with time for physical activity can lead to greater academic achievement while fighting the problem of childhood obesity.
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A Brookland Elementary School student and a Sports4Kids staff member demonstrate the Sports4Kids method of settling a dispute—by using the children’s game Rock, Paper, Scissors. Geared to making sure that school children have time during the day for healthy play, Rescuing Recess is an initiative led by the Cartoon Network and supported by the National Basketball Association. The Corporation for National and Community Service is one of several partners in the effort, which recognizes that providing children with time for physical activity can lead to greater academic achievement while fighting the problem of childhood obesity.
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Byron Jackson, an AmeriCorps member serving with Sports4Kids in Washington, D.C., leads a group of Brookland Elementary students in a fun activity during the Rescuing Recess event on September 24, 2007. Geared to making sure that school children have time during the day for healthy play, Rescuing Recess is an initiative led by the Cartoon Network and supported by the National Basketball Association. The Corporation for National and Community Service is one of several partners in the effort, which recognizes that providing children with time for physical activity can lead to greater academic achievement while fighting the problem of childhood obesity.
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