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 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 0 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1571The Corporation for National and Community Service released its Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Financial Report (AFR), which presents an overall assessment of agency performance, including financial management and audit. The report confirms that the agency and its programs are meeting critical needs in education, youth development, disaster relief, health and other human needs in communities across the country through high quality service programs. Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1574On the heels of Veterans Day, the Corporation for National and Community Service hosted a conference call today to promote funding opportunities to support programs that leverage veterans' skills and expertise to serve local communities through its Veterans Corps, a program authorized by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. These funds are part of the $363 million requested in the President's FY 2010 budget for the AmeriCorps program.Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1573Nicola Goren, Acting CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service will be joined by U.S. Senator Mark Warner (VA) and Representative John Sarbanes (MD) on a national conference call to discuss new funding opportunities to support veterans service and military families on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 2pm. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1570I am pleased to report that, over this past weekend, we successfully transitioned the eSPAN, eGrants and AmeriCorps Portal to our new Managed Data Center Services contractor almost two weeks ahead of schedule!Speeches and Official StatementsMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1572The Corporation remains highly focused on implementing the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, and we want to update you on some of our key activities over the past month.Speeches and Official StatementsMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1569The eSPAN, eGrants and AmeriCorps Portal will be migrating to our new Managed Data Center Services contractor.Speeches and Official StatementsThu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1568Nicola Goren, Acting CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, joined First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden in addressing ServiceNation's MISSION SERVE event today, and assembled care packages for troops with leaders of national veterans organizations and students at George Washington University. Goren highlighted the agency's service initiatives that address unmet needs of veterans and military families and leverage veterans' expertise and skills to help tackle national challenges.Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1567Points of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service announced today that the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service will be held in New York City, June 28-30. This event is the nation's largest convening on service and civic engagement and will bring together more than 4,000 volunteer and service leaders and social entrepreneurs from around the world.Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 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/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=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/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=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/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/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