By Robert Putnam & John Bridgeland - One big idea to strengthen our civic stocks and create pathways to better outcomes in education and employment is universal national service.
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Union Leader: National Service Is A National Treasure
By Jim Pisani - At Timberland, we believe strongly in the power of service, and we applaud this bipartisan support for national service. We hope this support continues to benefit national service program participants and the communities they serve.
Read More »The Hill: AmeriCorps Hurricane Heroes Deserve A Reward — Don’t Tax It
By Shirley Sagawa - When AmeriCorps alums go to use their education award to help pay for school or pay off student loans, they’re often faced with large bills at tax time.
Read More »USA Today: Harvey Victims Need Federal Program that Saved Mississippi post-Katrina Says Haley Barbour
By Fmr. Gov. Haley Barbour - AmeriCorps, a federally administered program that marries the volunteer spirit of young people with federal and privately-matched dollars, supports the work of more than 3,000 community organizations.
Read More »Boston Globe: Joseph Kearns Goodwin on One Sure Way to Heal America
By Joseph Kearns Goodwin - We can end our bitter political stalemate by making it easier for young people to serve their country.
Read More »American Prospect: No Greatness in Trump’s Call to Kill AmeriCorps
The president’s proposal to defund the nation’s flagship domestic service program is unwise and unpatriotic. Lawmakers should look elsewhere to make cuts.
Read More »The Call for National Service: Conference on Volunteering and Service Attendees #Stand4Service
By Points of Light - A common theme throughout the Conference on Volunteering and Service was enthusiasm for national service programs.
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