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 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 0 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1565Update from the Acting CEO on the FY 2010 National Service Budget.Speeches and Official StatementsThu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1561The Corporation for National and Community Service has released a funding notice for its 2010 Learn and Serve America 'Summer of Service' grants competition, implementing a new program authorized under the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. The new grant funding - totaling $1 million dollars - will support innovative summer-time service-learning programs for students grades 6 through 9. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1559Stephen Goldsmith, Interim Board Chair of the Corporation for National and Community Service, participated in a panel discussion at the Hudson Institute today on the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) authorized under the Edward M. Kenney Serve America Act.Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1555Calling service an integral part of how we meet the challenges of our time, President Barack Obama renewed his appeal for all Americans to make service a part of their daily lives in an address to 2,000 service leaders gathered at the Points of Light Institute's (POL) 'Presidential Forum on Service' at Texas A& M University here today.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1557On October 16, 2009, the President spoke at the 20th Anniversary event for the Points of Light Institute in College Station, Texas.Speeches and Official StatementsFri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1554Stephen Goldsmith, Interim Chairman of the Board of the Corporation for National and Community Service, will participate in the Service Leaders Roundtable tomorrow at Texas A&M, College Station.Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1550On October 8, 2009, Corporation for National and Community Service Acting CEO Nicola Goren discussed the Social Innovation Fund on the White House blog.Speeches and Official StatementsThu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1542The Corporation for National and Community Service and more than 100 national service-learning leaders, educators, and community advocates partnered today to kick off the 3rd Annual National Learn & Serve Challenge. The year-long Challenge will place students on the frontlines of efforts to employ innovative solutions to rebuilding and renewing their communities. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1541On October 2, 2009, President Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate Patrick Corvington to be the Chief Executive Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service. Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1540The Corporation continues to be highly focused on implementing the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, and we want to highlight some recent activities since our last update in July.Speeches and Official StatementsThu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1539Today marks the beginning of a new federal fiscal year, and I want to update you on recent actions on the Corporation's budget. Speeches and Official StatementsThu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1537The Corporation for National and Community Service is seeking peer reviewers and facilitators to assist in the review of its competitive grant applications. Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1535Nicola Goren, Acting CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, served on a panel today with Cabinet Members and Administration officials to discuss the federal agency's initiatives to combat poverty and help rebuild our nation's economy. The panel was hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation as part of its Annual Legislative Conference Hill Day Summit in the Congressional Auditorium, Capitol Visitors Center.Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1536On September 23, 2009, Corporation for National and Community Service Acting CEO Nicola Goren spoke before the Congressional Black Caucus 2009 Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC.Speeches and Official StatementsWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1529To carry President Obama's call to service to millions of Spanish-speakers, the Obama Administration today launched Servir.gov, a Spanish-language website that makes it easy for Americans to find or organize volunteer projects in their communities. Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1530Para informar a millones de hispanohablantes sobre el llamado a servir que hizo el Presidente Obama, su gobierno ha inaugurado hoy Servir.gov, una página web en español que facilita que los estadounidenses organicen voluntariados en sus comunidades.Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1511President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama joined AmeriCorps members and volunteers in painting a Habitat for Humanity home in Washington DC this afternoon, joining Americans across the country who marked the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by participating in service and remembrance activities.Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1508On September 11, more than a dozen Cabinet secretaries and senior administration officials will commemorate the heroism of those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001, and remember their spirit of sacrifice by engaging in service and volunteerism as part of the first officially recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1509The first officially-designated September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance will be marked by service projects in all 50 states, with tens of thousands of volunteers expected to turn out to paint and refurbish homes, run food drives, spruce up schools, reclaim neighborhoods, and support and honor veterans and first responders. Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1510As the nation prepares to observe the first National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11, businesses large and small are planning volunteer events to help people in need in their communities.Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST