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• A big THANK YOU to the Members of Congress who stepped up for national service
  Heading into the budget battle for FY 13 Appropriations for National Service, we want to thank the members of Congress who stepped up and added their name to letters of support urging robust funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service. We hear from many members of Congress that tell us they are supporters [...]
• Once Again House Wants to Eliminate AmeriCorps and CNCS
  On March 29, 2012, the House passed a Budget Resolution from Budget Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) that calls for the elimination of AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, the Social Innovation Fund, and all of CNCS. Two things are important to know: 1) A budget resolution is not law. 2) However, it makes clear the House’s spending priorities. [...]
• One of the Best Emails I’ve Ever Received
  Below is an email I received last week from Catherine Houlihan, one of our great ServeNext Organizers for 2011-2012.  It’s inspiring, humbling, and one of the reasons we do this work. I’m grateful for her leadership and moved by the impact of this work on her leadership abilities. Hi Zach, These past two weeks have [...]
• From AmeriCorps Member to National Service Advocate
  This post was written by ServeNext Organizer Katherine Jones  My experience as a ServeNext Organizer empowered me to realize that I have a voice and can make a difference. Before my involvement with ServeNext, I wanted to be an advocate for national service, but I didn’t know where to turn or how to start. I [...]

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