Posts Tagged ‘ Service Nation Summit ’
Designer and activist Kenneth Cole launches a book today that tells stories of how to and where to make a difference. As part of the AWEARNESS Initiative, Kenneth Cole today launched the book AWEARNESS: Inspiring Stories about How to Make a Difference. Contributors include a slew of celebrities and community leaders like Robert Redford, Rachael [ READ MORE ]
The Peace Corps Polyglot—the blog of the National Peace Corps Association, the independent group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV)—announced last week that RPCV Congressman Chris Shays (R-CT) was defeated Nov. 4. Shays served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Fiji (1968-70). The blog post also follows the fate of other RPCVs up for election [ READ MORE ]
As a member of the Service Nation organizing coalition, AmeriCorps Alums is asking its members to take three steps in the coming weeks: 1. Sign the Declaration of Service, and join with one million+ Americans to express your support for service As we pause for reflection on this September 11th, AmeriCorps Alums asks that you spend [ READ MORE ]
Notes from the panel discussion Building Bi-Partisan Support See the Change/Wire post 10/29/08. Friday afternoon, I attended a session on Building Bi-Partisan Support for national service. Introductory remarks: RPCV Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT): Service alters your life in ways you can’t imagine, and the lives of the people you serve. Domestic service isn’t just about [ READ MORE ]
After the Town Hall, Chris Dodd was to speak: Michael Brown, co-founder of City Year, introduces RPCV Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT). Chris Dodd, in his opening remarks, says that he has spoken with Ted Kennedy and that Kennedy apologizes for not being here. Dodd announces that he has signed on as a co-sponsor of the [ READ MORE ]
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