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National Service Battles Midwestern Floods (photo)

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

CAPTION: As the most severe flooding in 15 years hits the Midwest, hundreds of AmeriCorps, Senior Corps and Learn and Serve America participants are working alongside tens of thousands of volunteers in battling the raging floodwaters, piling sandbags, running shelters and hotlines, and assisting evacuees.

PHOTO CREDIT: Office of Public Affairs, Corporation for National and Community Service

Major U.S. Companies Honored For Outstanding Employee Volunteer Programs (photo)

Monday, June 02, 2008

CAPTION: Disney Worldwide Outreach includes its employee VoluntEARS who generously share their magic to positively affect children, their communities and the environment. Last year, Disney donated more than $177 million in cash and in-kind support to various charities around the world and Disney VoluntEARS in over 42 countries contributed more than 466,000 hours of service, including the building of playgrounds, homes for families in need, and assisting with disaster relief efforts. On June 2nd, Disney Worldwide Outreach was recognized by Points of Light & Hands On Network and presented with the organization's Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs before thousands of attendees at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

Major U.S. Companies Honored For Outstanding Employee Volunteer Programs (photo)

Monday, June 02, 2008

CAPTION: In 2007, Booz Allen volunteers donated more than 8,500 pro bono hours, valued at over $3.1 million dollars, to support 26 major nonprofit organizations worldwide. Volunteers worked on a wide range of projects, including strategic planning, technology infrastructure, and board development using the consulting firm's intellectual capital to help these nonprofits fulfill their missions. On June 2nd, Booz Allen Hamilton was recognized by Points of Light & Hands On Network and presented with the organization's Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs before thousands of attendees at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

Major U.S. Companies Honored For Outstanding Employee Volunteer Programs (photo)

Monday, June 02, 2008

CAPTION: In 2007, ChoicePoint Cares volunteers donated more than 6,000 volunteer hours at hundreds of community projects across the country. ChoicePoint is proud to offer low-cost volunteer background screening to youth-serving and other nonprofit organizations and to be the preferred background screening provider for the National Human Services Assembly, Little League International, Boy Scouts of America, National CASA and thousands of other nonprofits around the country that are diligently protecting the people they serve. On June 2nd, ChoicePoint was recognized by Points of Light & Hands On Network and presented with the organization's Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs before thousands of attendees at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

Major U.S. Companies Honored For Outstanding Employee Volunteer Programs (photo)

Monday, June 02, 2008

CAPTION: Genworth's philosophy, "Think It Possible", extends its commitment to the community through volunteer efforts and outreach, which seeks to support individuals at key stages of life. Genworth's programs help children prepare for their futures, enable access to affordable housing, and enrich seniors' lives. Last year, nearly 40 percent of Genworth employees volunteered - logging more than 17,000 volunteer hours and completing close to 200 projects. On June 2nd, Genworth was recognized by Points of Light & Hands On Network and presented with the organization's Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs before thousands of attendees at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

Major U.S. Companies Honored For Outstanding Employee Volunteer Programs (photo)

Monday, June 02, 2008

CAPTION: Citizen engagement is proving to be key to building healthy communities and a better quality of life for people. Business leaders, in particular, realize that what is good for the community also is good for their companies and employees.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

Remarks by Congressman John Lewis at Opening Plenary of the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service (photo)

Sunday, June 01, 2008

CAPTION: Rep. John Lewis of Georgia drew a standing ovation from the crowd following his stirring address at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta, June 2008.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

Remarks by David Eisner at Opening Plenary of the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service (photo)

Sunday, June 01, 2008

CAPTION: Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner delivers remarks at Opening Plenary of the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, held in Atlanta, GA.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

Remarks by David Eisner at Opening Plenary of the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service (photo)

Sunday, June 01, 2008

CAPTION: Remarks by Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner at Opening Plenary of the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, held in Atlanta, GA.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

Remarks by Congressman John Lewis at Opening Plenary of the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service (photo)

Sunday, June 01, 2008

CAPTION: Remarks by Congressman John Lewis at Opening Plenary of the 2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta, GA.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

White House Celebrates National Volunteer Week (photo)

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

CAPTION: 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.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

White House Celebrates National Volunteer Week (photo)

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

CAPTION: 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.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

White House Celebrates National Volunteer Week (photo)

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

CAPTION: 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

White House Celebrates National Volunteer Week (photo)

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

President Bush Honors American's Armies of Compassion During National Volunteer Week Celebration (photo)

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

CAPTION: USA Freedom Corps Director Henry Lozano today joined President Bush for a White House celebration of National Volunteer Week, honoring Americans who give of their time to help the less fortunate and create impact in communities at home and around the globe. During an East Room ceremony, President Bush recognized 33 Peace Corps trainees preparing to leave for Guatemala and thanked them for dedicating their lives to serving others. This tradition of hosting Peace Corps volunteers for a formal White House send-off before the trainees leave for their service has been continued by every sitting President since Richard Nixon.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: 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 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: 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 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs