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Board Meetings : 5 galleries with 264 photos

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5 galleries with 264 photos

Updated: Oct 15, 2009 4:02pm PST

Hurricane Katrina : 4 galleries with 404 photos

Hurricane Katrina

4 galleries with 404 photos

Updated: Oct 17, 2009 5:54pm PST

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Patrick Corvington Addresses Corporation Staff - February 2010 : In his first days as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, Patrick Corvington set a tone of strong leadership and management in meetings with top agency officials and the Inspector General. Corvington, who was confirmed by the Senate on February 11, outlined his top priorities as CEO on a conference call with the agency's staff on February 18, 2010. After thanking employees for their commitment to the agency's mission, Corvington discussed plans to strategically target resources toward addressing key national issues, better demonstrate impact, increase opportunities to serve, and embrace innovation. He also mentioned his commitment to expand the impact of the agency's programs through a strong focus on governance, management and streamlined operations. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

Patrick Corvington Addresses Corporation Staff - February 2010

In his first days as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for Na ...

Updated: Feb 19, 2010 6:01am PST

Honored to Serve: Patrick Corvington's First Day - February 2010 : Patrick Corvington was sworn in as the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service on February 18, 2010. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

Honored to Serve: Patrick Corvington's First Day - February 2010

Patrick Corvington was sworn in as the Chief Executive Officer of the ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2010 1:34pm PST

Senate Confirms Corvington as CEO of National Service Agency - February 2010 : On February 11, 2010, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Patrick Corvington by unanimous consent to be the new Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Corvington, a recognized expert on nonprofit management and leadership, joins the agency at a time marked by unprecedented social need and support for national service. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

Senate Confirms Corvington as CEO of National Service Agency - February 2010

On February 11, 2010, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Patr ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2010 9:46am PST

Corporate Volunteering and Philanthropy Meeting - November 2009 : On November 20, 2009, the Corporation for National and Community Service hosted a meeting on "Corporate Volunteering and Philanthropy - Businesses Respond to the President's Call to National Service". Hosted by USA Today, featured speakers included Maureen Desmond (USA Today), Nicola Goren (CNCS), Sonal Shah (the White House, Seth Goldman (Honest Tea), and Stephen Jordan (U.S. Chamber of Commerce). Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

Corporate Volunteering and Philanthropy Meeting - November 2009

On November 20, 2009, the Corporation for National and Community Servi ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2009 5:05pm PST

Vice President Biden Serves Lunch to Needy in Washington, DC - November 2009 : Vice President Joe Biden visited the McKenna Center at St. Aloysius Church in Washington, DC to serve lunch to the needy during the Center’s daily meal ministry on November 13, 2009. Approximately 80 individuals were served a meal of fish, potato salad and baked beans. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

Vice President Biden Serves Lunch to Needy in Washington, DC - November 2009

Vice President Joe Biden visited the McKenna Center at St. Aloysius Ch ...

Updated: Nov 13, 2009 10:50am PST

9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance - September 2009 : President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama joined AmeriCorps members and volunteers in painting a Habitat for Humanity home in Washington DC this afternoon, joining Americans across the country who marked the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by participating in service and remembrance activities. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance - September 2009

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama joined AmeriCorps member ...

Updated: Nov 05, 2009 11:05am PST

Presidential Service Event for Military Children - June 2009 : President Obama and Mrs. Obama joined hundreds of Congressional family members and five national nonprofit organizations in a United We Serve event sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service on June 25, 2009. The project benefitted the children of military families. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

Presidential Service Event for Military Children - June 2009

President Obama and Mrs. Obama joined hundreds of Congressional family ...

Updated: Nov 05, 2009 10:36am PST

First Lady Thanks Corporation for National and Community Service Employees - May 2009 : On May 12, 2009, First Lady Michelle Obama addressed employees of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Surrounded by members of the Corporation Board of Directors, senior staff, and 33 of the longest-serving agency employees, the First Lady spoke to about 540 staff gathered at Reagan Building and listening by phone from state offices and AmeriCorps NCCC campuses across the country. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

First Lady Thanks Corporation for National and Community Service Employees - May 2009

On May 12, 2009, First Lady Michelle Obama addressed employees of the ...

Updated: Oct 12, 2009 8:59pm PST

Signing of the Serve America Act - April 2009 : President Barack Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act on April 21, 2009 at a Washington DC elementary school, joined by Vice President Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr, Jill Biden, Members of Congress, former President Clinton, former First Lady Rosalyn Carter, and an audience of nonprofit leaders and national service volunteers. The President was introduced by the bill’s namesake and longtime service champion Senator Kennedy, who co-authored the legislation with Senator Orrin Hatch. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

Signing of the Serve America Act - April 2009

President Barack Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 2:05pm PST

YouthBuild 30th Anniversary Event - March 2009 : On March 17th, 2009, YouthBuild held an event in celebration of their 30th anniversary. The event, held on the National Mall in Washington, DC, was attended by First Lady Michelle Obama, Senator John Kerry, Martin Luther King III, Alan Solomont (Chair of the Corporation's Board of Directors), and Corporation Acting Director Nicola Goren. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

YouthBuild 30th Anniversary Event - March 2009

On March 17th, 2009, YouthBuild held an event in celebration of their ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 2:48pm PST

From Dropouts to Downturns - November 2008 : On November 13, 2008, several hundred students and civic leaders attended a Georgetown University forum on “From Dropouts to Downturns: Why Service is America’s Solution.” The event featured Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner, Board Chair Stephen Goldsmith, CNN.com and “Young People Who Rock” anchor Nicole Lapin, and members of AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America. Eisner and Goldsmith described an “incredible moment” of need and opportunity for national service arising from the economic downturn that is putting more Americans at risk and the growing cross-sector momentum for engaging citizens in service to tackle tough problems. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

From Dropouts to Downturns - November 2008

On November 13, 2008, several hundred students and civic leaders atten ...

Updated: Oct 17, 2009 5:38pm PST

A Billion + Change Launch - September 2008 : Less than seven months after challenging corporate America to deliver $1 billion in pro bono volunteering support for nonprofits, Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner hailed $280 million in new pledges that pushed the campaign tally past $406 million, announced new research spotlighting the untapped potential for pro-bono volunteers, and unveiled a new campaign brand, A Billion + Change. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

A Billion + Change Launch - September 2008

Less than seven months after challenging corporate America to deliver ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2009 7:33pm PST

National Conference on Citizenship - September 2008 : On September 22, 2008, the National Conference held its 2008 Annual Conference held on September 22 at the National Archives in Washington, DC. At the conference, David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National Service, announced that the Corporation will engage five leading universities to expand scholarly and policy research and deepen understanding about volunteering, national and community service, and civic engagement in America. Mr. Eisner also announced $2.3 million in grants to six organizations to support the use of social networking and Web 2.0 strategies to increase college student service. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

National Conference on Citizenship - September 2008

On September 22, 2008, the National Conference held its 2008 Annual Co ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 11:29am PST

White House Briefing on Volunteering in America - July 2008 : On July 25, 2008, the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House hosted a briefing on "Volunteering in America", a new website highlighting volunteer trends throughout the United States. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

White House Briefing on Volunteering in America - July 2008

On July 25, 2008, the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House host ...

Updated: Oct 19, 2009 10:52am PST

Pro Bono Summit - February 2008 : Encouraging employees to use their professional skills in volunteer work, leaders at the Summit on Corporate Volunteerism kicked off a national campaign to engage more of America’s business professionals in the work of nonprofits and communities. A growing number of companies have begun to support employee volunteering by shifting to a “pro bono” approach – where employees apply the professional skills they use everyday in the workplace to help nonprofits meet community needs. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

Pro Bono Summit - February 2008

Encouraging employees to use their professional skills in volunteer wo ...

Updated: Oct 19, 2009 10:11am PST

Eastern High School - 40 Days of Nonviolence - December 2007 :

Eastern High School - 40 Days of Nonviolence - December 2007

Updated: Oct 16, 2009 6:11am PST

Make a Difference Day - October 2007 : AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

Make a Difference Day - October 2007

AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants ...

Updated: Oct 19, 2009 10:12am PST

Rescuing Recess - September 2007 : Tipping off the nationwide celebration of “National Recess Week,” Cartoon Network today announced a major partnership with the National Basketball Association’s social responsibility arm, NBA Cares (www.nba.com/nba_cares), to help enlist one million volunteer hours to rescue recess across America. NBA Community Ambassador Bob Lanier was on hand in Washington D.C. for the announcement, which comes on the heels of a new report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, concluding that recess is the single best way to help kids be more physically active, but that it is in decline in schools primarily serving children from minority and low income families. Please click on a thumbnail to the left to view the larger image. Various photo sizes, as well as additional information about the image, is available by hovering your mouse over the larger image to the right. You can also download the original image by selecting "Save Photo".

Rescuing Recess - September 2007

Tipping off the nationwide celebration of “National Recess Week,” Cart ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 1:47pm PST

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