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Senator David Vitter (R-LA) addresses the audience at Voices for AmeriCorps, 2006

Representative David Price (D-NC) presents awards to four AmeriCorps members for their extraordinary service

David Eisner, CEO for the Corporation for National and Community Service, addresses the audience during the afternoon panel discussion at Voices for AmeriCorps, 2006

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) honors two AmeriCorps members from New York who have performed extraordinary service


Photos by Pepe Gomez
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Upcoming Events

Click to Register for 2010 National Service Capitol Hill Day.

Voices for National Service Capitol Hill Day 2010
September 15-16, 2010
Washington, DC

Each September, national service alumni, program staff, service partners, and corporate sponsors convene in Washington, DC, for one day of coordinated meetings with Members of Congress and their staffs. The National Service Capitol Hill Day helps to establish and strengthen relationships with our legislators and provides an excellent opportunity for constituents to explain how federal funds are used locally. The meetings on Capitol Hill are a critical opportunity to share with Congress how national service participants are helping to address the country’s most pressing needs during this economic downturn.

This fall, as pressure builds to control spending and cut the deficit, Congress will be forced to make really tough decisions about funding priorities. It is critically important that we meet with our legislators, stress the impact of national service in our communities, and urge them to fully fund the Corporation for National and Community Service at $1.42 billion. This appropriation – recommended by President Obama – is a 23% increase for the agency, and we must demonstrate that there is a significant need and a strong demand for this level of funding.

The Capitol Hill Day will start on the afternoon of September 15 with an orientation session. Participants will learn tips for conducting successful meetings, receive an update on current policy issues, and collect issue briefs and background material that will help them prepare for their meetings. On September 16, there will be a Kick-Off event in the Capitol building, followed by a full day of office visits.

Due to the limited amount of meeting space in many congressional offices, we may need to set limits on the number of Hill Day registrants from certain congressional districts. We encourage you to register early to secure your place and to give us sufficient notice of your planned participation. We want to maximize interest and schedule a productive day of meetings for as many as possible.

Schedule of Events (tentative):

Wednesday, September 15th, Location TBD

Afternoon

Orientation and Training

This event will prepare Hill Day participants for their Congressional meetings. Participants will learn tips for conducting successful meetings, receive an update on current policy issues, and collect issue briefs and background material that will help them prepare for their meetings. They will also have the opportunity to meet in their delegations, network with other national service leaders, and receive final instructions for the day.

Participation in the orientation and training meeting is strongly encouraged in order to be fully prepared for a successful day of meetings with your elected representatives.
Thursday, September 16th, Capitol Hill
9 AM – 10 AM

Hill Day Kick-off Event
Congressional Auditorium and Atrium, Capitol Visitor Center.

10:30 AM - 5 PM Meetings as Scheduled
We expect that all Hill Day participants will make themselves available for the full day and can be scheduled to visit Congressional offices between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on September 16th. Voices for National Service will schedule all the office visits for Hill Day participants.
5 - 6 PM

Debrief
HVC-215, Capitol Visitor Center
Hill Day participants will reconnect to share what they learned from the day’s meetings. It is essential that meeting participants complete feedback forms and identify any follow-up requested by Members of Congress and/or their staff.

Click here to register for the Voices for National Service Capitol Hill Day 2010.

If you have any questions about the Voices for National Service Capitol Hill Day, please e-mail info@voicesforservice.org or call 202-742-7374.

Presenting Sponsor:   Comcast
Event Sponsor:   National Grid

 

Recent Events

Leadership Luncheon and Solution Sessions
April 21, 2010
The W Hotel
Washington, DC

On April 21st in Washington DC, the three big service and social innovation coalitions – Voices for National Service, ServiceNation, and America Forward – held a Leadership Luncheon to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. The luncheon featured a video tribute to the late Senator Kennedy and remarks from his wife, Victoria Reggie Kennedy. In attendance were more than 250 service practitioners and champions from across the country, as well as staff from the Corporation for National Community Service and Capitol Hill.

Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), who authored the Serve America Act with Senator Kennedy, delivered taped remarks to the audience. Speakers in attendance included Patrick Corvington, the new CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service; United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH); Melody Barnes of The White House Domestic Policy Council; Cokie Roberts, Senior News Analyst for ABC News; and John Podesta, CEO and President of the Center for American Progress.

Following the luncheon, participants broke out into three Solution Sessions, each designed to allow for open a discussion about the Serve America Act and the prospects for sustaining the momentum that propelled the Act swiftly through the legislative process and expanding service opportunities going forward. The three sessions were entitled:

  • One Year Later: Strategies to Sustain the Momentum and Take a Vision to Scale
  • Service and Social Innovation: Twin Engines for Change
  • Reimagining Service: Linking Volunteerism and Organizational Effectiveness

The events were sponsored by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Gap Inc., Target, and The MCJ Foundation

Speakers:

"" Senator Orrin Hatch "" R-UT (taped remarks)
  Victoria Reggie Kennedy    
  Patrick Corvington   CEO, Corporation for National and Community Service
  Senator Jeanne Shaheen   D-NH
  Melody Barnes   Director, The White House Domestic Policy Council
  Cokie Roberts   Senior News Analyst, ABC News
  John Podesta   CEO and President, Center for American Progress
  Shirley Sagawa   Visiting Fellow, Center for American Progress
  Michael Brown   CEO and Co-Founder, City Year
  Alan Khazei   CEO and Founder, Be the Change, Inc.
  AnnMaura Connolly   Chief External Affairs Officer and Senior Vice President,
City Year
  John Bridgeland   CEO, Civic Enterprises
  Michelle Nunn   CEO, Points of Light Institute
  Nelda Brown   Executive Director, National Service Learning Partnership; Co-Chair, Voices for National Service
  Kim Syman   Managing Partner, New Profit, Inc.
  Kerry Sullivan   President, Bank of America Charitable Foundation
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  Click here for the Friends of National Service 2010 flyer.
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Friends of National Service
Awards Reception 2010
February 9, 2010
East Hall, Union Station
Washington, DC

On Tuesday, February 9, 2010, friends and supporters of national service gathered in the nation’s capital to celebrate and honor elected officials and private citizens who have worked to protect and expand national service opportunities for all Americans.  The seventh annual Friends of National Service Awards Reception was co-hosted by Voices for National Service and The Corps Network and presented by the Comcast Corporation, National Grid, and the Academy for Educational Development.

In spite of the severe weather affecting the area, Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Paulsen of the Entertainment Industry Foundation were present to accept their respective awards and address the crowd of service champions in attendance.  Remarks were also heard from our sponsors: David Cohen, Executive Vice President of the Comcast Corporation, and Rick Carter, Vice President of Federal Affairs for National Grid.

For more information, including images from the event, press coverage, and a full list of honorees, click here.

Presenting Sponsors:

Comcast

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Event Sponsor:
National Grid    
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Voices for National Service Capitol Hill Day 2009
September 14 – 15, 2009
Washington, DC

Event sponsored by ""

On September 14th and 15th, national service alumni, program staff, service partners, and corporate sponsors from 35 states and the District of Columbia visited 150 congressional offices to educate members and their staffs about national service legislation and the federal investment in AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, and Senior Corps.  The participants used this important opportunity to inform congressional leaders about the role national service has played – and should continue to play – in seeing our nation through these challenging economic times.

To kick off the Hill Day, Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa addressed the assembled participants to express his appreciation for the impact that national service is having across America, including Iowa in the wake of the devastating floods of 2008.  Senator Harkin explained his new role as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, succeeding the late Senator Edward Kennedy – a position that places Senator Harkin in the chairmanship of both the authorizing committee for national service and the appropriating subcommittee, Labor, Health & Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies.  Earlier this month, Senator Harkin’s extraordinary leadership was recognized at a “Service Salutes Senator Harkin” celebration in Cedar Rapids, IA.  (For more information on the Harkin event, co-hosted by Voices for National Service, ServiceNation, and America Forward, click here.)

  • Click here to view photos from the Kick-Off event.
  • Click here to read a flyer distributed by Voices for National Service during Hill visits.
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Service Salutes Senator Harkin
September 3, 2009
Cedar Rapid, IA

On September 3rd, 2009, Voices for National Service, ServiceNation, and America Forward co-hosted an event in Cedar Rapids, IA, to thank Senator Tom Harkin for his long-standing support of national service.  The event also recognized the thousands of volunteers and national-service participants who have assisted with the clean-up and rebuilding efforts in Iowa after 2008’s severe storms and flooding.  “Service Salutes Senator Harkin” took place at the Community Recovery Center, which houses local agencies and organizations that have provided assistance to Iowans impacted by those floods.

After speeches from Iowans and members of the service community – including Voices for National Service Steering Committee member AnnMaura Connolly – Senator Harkin and the actor Brandon Routh, an Iowa native, participated in a service project with local volunteers and VISTA members.


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The AmeriCorps Role in
Education Reform
February 13, 2008
Washington, DC

On February 13, a discussion co-sponsored by the Center for American Progress, Hudson Institute, Voices for National Service, and Be The Change reported on the work being done by AmeriCorps programs to support public schools.  Robert Balfanz, a research scientist at Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Social Organization of Schools, provided an analysis of the current school dropout problem and a panel of AmeriCorps program directors shared their experiences from the field.

  • Click here to read the transcript from this event.

Speakers and Panelists:

"" Robert Balfanz "" Research Scientist, Center for Social Organization of Schools, Johns Hopkins University
  Dan Cardinali   President, Communities in Schools
  AnnMaura Connolly   Senior Vice President for Global Initiatives and Strategic Partnerships, City Year
  Kim Glodek   Director of School Safety Projects, EducationWorks
  John Gomperts   President, Civic Ventures; CEO, Experience Corps
  Jessica Graham   Corporate Partnership Manager, Citizen Schools
  Alan Khazei   Founder & CEO, Be the Change, Inc.
  Ayanna Rutherford   AmeriCorps Program Manager, Sports4Kids
  Shirley Sagawa   Visiting Fellow, Center for American Progress
  Stephanie Wu   Senior Vice President of Academy, Program & Service, City Year

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National Service Calendar

  • Click here to see the National Service Calendar on the Corporation for National and Community Service website.
 
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