On July 25, 2016, Democratic delegates met in Philadelphia to approve a platform that, in part, recognizes the healing power of national service. The platform called for a bold expansion of national service programs.
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The Atlantic: You Don’t Have to Wear a Military Uniform to Serve Your Country
By Stanley McChrystal - A service year would teach young Americans tolerance and restore civic responsibility. In the process, it would help heal a wounded nation.
Read More »Bipartisan Leaders Endorse Service Year Challenge to Presidential Candidates
More than two dozen leaders — both Democrats and Republicans — signed on to the Challenge, which aims to make a year of service a common opportunity for young Americans.
Read More »National Service – Something We Can All Agree On
Despite the partisan rough and tumble of the 2016 Presidential election cycle, one idea has emerged that has significant and widespread agreement from across the political spectrum. That idea is national service.
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Welcome to the new VoicesforService.org
Welcome to our new website! The new VoicesforService.org serves as a resource for the national service community and for policy makers interested in learning more about this important and vital resource for communities and the nation.
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From Alabama to Wyoming: Local Leaders Show Bipartisan Support for National Service
By AnnMaura Connolly - Today, more than 3,100 mayors, county officials and tribal leaders, from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico will participate in the fourth annual Mayor, County, and Tribal Recognition Day for...
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13th Annual Friends of National Service Awards
Voices for National Service honored 18 distinguished leaders in government, business and journalism at the 13th Annual Friends of National Service Awards at Union Station in Washington, DC. The honorees were selected based on recognition and support for national service as...
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