Tag Archives: Corporation for National & Community Service

Policy Update on H.R.1

Bill to Eliminate Funding for Mentoring and Service Still in Limbo UPDATE: Today, March 15, the House approved another continuing resolution that gives Congress a three-week extension to compromise on a complete FY 2011 spending bill to prevent a government … Continue reading

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Save Service District Day

Last Friday, February 25, was “Save Service District Day”, a national effort to mobilize citizens to visit their legislators in support of AmeriCorps and other national service programs operated by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). In case … Continue reading

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Minnesota Cities Rank Top in the Nation for Volunteerism

The Corporation for National & Community Service has issued new information on volunteering in Minnesota, including that residents of the Twin Cities volunteer more than any other metro area in the nation.  As a state, 37.5% of Minnesota residents volunteer, … Continue reading

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