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Senior Corps In
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More than 580 seniors in Alaska contribute their time and talents in one of three Senior Corps programs. Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to more than 2,600 young people who have special needs. Senior Companions help more than 300 homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers conduct safety patrols for local police departments, participate in environmental projects, tutor and mentor youth, respond to natural disasters, and provide other services through more than 150 groups across Alaska. |
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National Service in
Alaska.
More than 2,300 people of all ages and backgrounds are helping to meet local needs, strengthen communities, and increase civic engagement through 39 national service projects across Alaska. Serving with national and local nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations and other groups, these citizens tutor and mentor children, coordinate after-school programs, build homes, conduct neighborhood patrols, restore the environment, respond to disasters, build nonprofit capacity and recruit and manage volunteers. This year, the Corporation for National and Community Service will commit more than $5,500,000 to support Alaska communities through three national service initiatives: |
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The Corporation for National and Community Service improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. Each year, the Corporation engages more than four million Americans in service to meet local needs through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America. To learn more, visit www.nationalservice.gov or call 202-606-5000 or TTY 202-565-2799.
Information on the 2008 - 2009 program year current as of March 4, 2009.
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