As of July 30, we are one step closer to seeing, for the first time, a federal investment in volunteer engagement! This could be the foundation for a dramatic scaling of citizen service through well-managed, diverse and meaningful volunteer activities that have real impact in American communities.
It would be easy to assume that all of Washington is consumed with health care reform, the Supreme Court nominee and our losing professional baseball team!
Actually, this week and next, the House and Senate are moving quickly to set next year’s spending levels for agencies such as the Corporation for National and Community Service, which will implement the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.
First Lady Obama announced United We Serve, an 81-day campaign that calls all Americans to volunteer in their communities to create change, during the 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service.
The 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, June 22 -24, 2009 in San Francisco, California, was a demonstration of civic. energy. generation. The 2009 conference far exceeded attendance goals and inspired all, thanks to the outstanding support of our sponsors and California Host Committee.
First Lady Michelle Obama kicked off the opening plenary session with a keynote address, confirming the Presidential Administration’s commitment to service and announcing the United We Serve initiative.
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