04.23.2013
A Nation of Selfless Service
By Ken Harbaugh, Executive Director, ServiceNation
If we as Americans ever doubted our capacity to stand up for each other, the events of last week put those fears to rest. Who can forget the...
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04.19.2013
National Service Pro - The President’s budget, laptops, and other good things
National Service Pro is our newsletter for Coalition partners and national service advocates that goes out every other Tuesday. In this week's edition you'll find an analysis of the President's...
Read more »04.17.2013
Notes from the Field: Iowa Congressman Visits Habitat for Humanity
By Pete McRoberts, Iowa Field Organizer
Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-2) has long been a supporter of national service in Iowa and across the country. For his entire congressional career, he's...
Read more »04.15.2013
Hundreds of Mayors Honor National Service
On Tuesday, April 9th, the first-ever Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service united mayors across the country to spotlight the impact of national service and honor those who serve.
04.12.2013
Notes from the Field: Thanking Senator Brown
By Nicole Schmidt, ServiceNation Organizer
I had the privilege of serving for two years as an AmeriCorps VISTA, it was an experience that enriched my life and made a difference in my community at...
Read more »04.10.2013
President Obama Requests $1.06 Billion for CNCS in FY14 Budget
Today President Obama released his fiscal year 2014 budget and is requesting $1.06 billion for the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), which includes AmeriCorps and Senior Corps....
Read more »04.04.2013
Statement From Ken Harbaugh, ServiceNation Executive Director
The ServiceNation team sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and teammates of Joseph Massenburg. Joseph was a member of the AmeriCorps*NCCC, serving proudly in New Orleans, giving...
Read more »03.27.2013
Friendly Feedback for the National Service Field and its Advocates
By Zach Maurin, ServeNext Director
I hope you’ll indulge me for a minute in something that may not seem terribly consequential. But since I spend everyday advocating for national service, I also...
Read more »03.19.2013
The U.S. House of Representatives Proposes to Eliminate AmeriCorps/Senior Corps…AGAIN
By Jerry Saavedra, ServiceNation Field Director
Last week, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan released his budget proposal for FY14. While we knew it called for deep cuts across the...
03.13.2013
AmeriCorps Changes Lives
By Allie Harris, ServiceNation Program Fellow
My name is Allie Harris. I’m 23 years old. I’m from Baltimore. I began my service as a Corps Member in AmeriCorps NCCC and it changed my life.
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