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CNCS News Feed

The Corporation for National and Community Service provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and country through three programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. Together with USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation is working to foster a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in America.

URL: http://www.nationalservice.gov

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Five Colleges and Universities Earn Presidential Honor for Community Service

Sun, 03/03/2013 - 10:00pm

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced the five institutions that are the Presidential Awardees in the 2013 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This designation is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.

U.S. Education Department and the Corporation for National and Community Service Announce New School Turnaround AmeriCorps Program

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 10:00pm

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Wendy Spencer, chief executive officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), today announced a new competitive grant program that will provide $15 million in public funds over three years to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nation's lowest-performing schools.

National Service Agency Grants to Support 80,000 Senior Volunteers

Thu, 02/21/2013 - 10:00pm

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced more than $14 million in funding to support organizations and nonprofits across the country. The organizations will leverage the experience and talents of RSVP Senior Corps volunteers in schools, conservation projects, disaster response, veterans' services, and other priorities.

Harris Wofford Awarded Presidential Citizens Medal

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 10:00pm

President Obama today awarded Harris Wofford, a champion for national service and volunteerism, the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor.

Mayors of Super Bowl Cities Wager Volunteer Service

Thu, 01/31/2013 - 10:00pm

As the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers prepare to face off in Sunday's Super Bowl, the mayors from the two cities have come up with a friendly wager that focuses on the importance of volunteering and community service.

Mayor Nutter Announces Mayors Day of Recognition for National Day of Service on April 9

Wed, 01/16/2013 - 10:00pm

Mayors across the country will participate in a national day of recognition this April 9 to highlight the impact of national service in their cities and thank individuals who serve, Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter, President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, announced today at the group's annual winter meeting.

Americans to Mark Weekend of Service, Unite to Address Local Challenges

Mon, 01/14/2013 - 10:00pm

Thousands of organizations across the country are preparing to lead Americans in the nation's largest day of service, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service.