http://www.learnandserve.gov Learn and Serve America is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, which also oversees Senior Corps and AmeriCorps. In addition to making grants, Learn and Serve America serves as a national resource on service-learning to nonprofit groups, educational institutions, teachers, faculty members, schools, and community groups. Together with the USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation is working to build a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility. en-us Wednesday, August 27, 2008 0 http://www.learnandserve.gov/images/logos/ls_logo.gif http://www.learnandserve.gov 120 120 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1121On October 21-24, 2008, Learn and Serve America will host its annual Grantee Training at the Sheraton Crystal City, in Arlington Virginia. We will offer pre-conference sessions throughout the day on October 21. The full group will convene on October 22 at 8:30 am for the opening plenary session and continue through 1:30 pm on Friday, October 24. All attendees are expected to attend the entire conference. If you cannot participate, please designate someone from your organization to attend in your absence. Every organization receiving Learn and Serve America grant funding must be represented.Friday, October 24, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1123Three years after Hurricane Katrina unleashed a wave of devastation across the Gulf Coast, national service programs continue to provide critical support in meeting local needs, building homes, managing volunteers, and helping communities come back better and stronger. Monday, August 25, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1122The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced two major steps to increase its commitment and support for Native American communities in using national service as a solution to tackle social and economic challenges.Wednesday, August 20, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1119The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced results of its final 2008 grants competition, with more than $2.2 million being awarded to eight organizations funding 230 new AmeriCorps members to help communities provide healthy and educational environments for children, as well as support Midwest disaster response and recovery.Friday, August 08, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1117Three organizations will use service-learning to ignite the passion for math and science in thousands of low-income students, thanks to grants announced today by Learn and Serve America. Tuesday, August 05, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1116The most comprehensive research on U.S. volunteering ever assembled shows volunteering in America is strong and poised for growth, as momentum for service grows across the sectors and the need for volunteers is heightened by the economic downturn.Monday, July 28, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1113Earlier today the My AmeriCorps Recruitment system began to experience periodic problems. In order to alleviate this problem we need to reboot the Corporation's servers causing our systems - including the My AmeriCorps Portal, Recruitment System, and eGrants - to be unavailable for approximately 30 minutes. The reboot is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM EST and will terminate all actions within these systems. We anticipate having the systems back up by 8:30 PM EST. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1108The power of volunteers to transform lives and tackle deep-rooted social problems including the drop-out epidemic, addiction, homelessness, and HIV/AIDS became a primary focus of a two-day White House gathering of more than 1,500 religious and nonprofit leaders from across the country. Friday, June 27, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1109As promised, here are the numbers reported out by the Senate Appropriations Committee in the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2009. The bill provides $888,462,000 for the Corporation and its programs.Friday, June 27, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1107Update on Fiscal 2009 National Service Budget from David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service.Thursday, June 26, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1106The Corporation for National and Community Service announced plans to make $3.5 million in grants to national organizations that support youth from disadvantaged circumstances.Thursday, June 26, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1098In response to severe flooding in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, the federal AmeriCorps VISTA program is making make 230 positions immediately available to assist in flood recovery efforts in Cedar Rapid s and Iowa City.Monday, June 23, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1095On June 17, 2008, President Bush signed into law H.R. 6081, the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 ('the HEART Act'), making AmeriCorps more accessible to people with disabilities.Wednesday, June 18, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1092As 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.Tuesday, June 17, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1091The Corporation for National and Community Service is seeking organizations to apply for $6 million in funding to provide training and technical assistance to increase the capacity of national service programs to meet community needs through service and volunteering.Thursday, June 12, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1101Citizen 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.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1102Genworth'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.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1103In 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.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1104In 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.Monday, June 02, 2008 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1105Disney 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.Monday, June 02, 2008