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AmeriCorps Serving Suncoast Seniors Newsletter
AmeriCorps - Make A Difference Day 2013
November 2013
Upcoming AmeriCorps Serving Suncoast Seniors Events For more than 20 years, USA WEEKEND Magazine and Points of Light have joined together to sponsor Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. Make A Difference Day is a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors participating in activities that include food drives, landscaping projects, painting, civic improvements and any project to improve life for our residents, young and old. On October 26th AmeriCorps Suncoast Seniors joined millions of Americans across the country for the 23rd annual Make A Difference Day. This year our members participated in Sarasota’s Salvation Army beautification project.
Saturday, November 9th Volunteer Fair 10am – 1 pm Optional
Monday, November 11th SFC Veterans Memorial Celebration Mandatory All Day
Friday, November 22nd Mayors Feed the Hungry Service Project Mandatory 12pm – 3pm [Type text]
Great job team!
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AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary
. “I will get things done for America
to make our people safer, smarter, and healthier.� -- The AmeriCorps Oath Every day in communities across America, AmeriCorps members are making a powerful impact on the most critical issues facing our nation. Whether improving schools, fighting poverty, rebuilding after disasters, providing health services, preserving the environment, or supporting veterans and military families, AmeriCorps members are getting things done. Since its inception, more than 820,000 men and women have taken the AmeriCorps pledge, serving more than 1 billion hours and improving the lives of countless Americans. On Sept. 20, 2013, CNCS kicked off our celebration of the extraordinary impact of AmeriCorps and its 20 years of serving America. Through events, stories, and service projects, we will recognize the contributions and commitment of AmeriCorps members and alums in strengthening our communities and country through national service. The 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps will recognize the important moments in AmeriCorps history. But it will also look forward to the exciting future that lies ahead. It will demonstrate how AmeriCorps is a smart and cost-effective investment. It will tell the story of AmeriCorps impact on communities and those who serve. And it will lay the groundwork for expanding opportunities for Americans to serve their communities. With a strong network of programs, a clear focus on impact, momentum from a new Presidential Task Force, and the energy and ingenuity of Americans eager to serve, AmeriCorps is poised for even greater impact in its next 20 years. This website will be the online home of the AmeriCorps 20th anniversary. Get started by learning about our history, checking out our AmeriCorps 20 resource center, and joining us on social media.
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AmeriCorps Member Spotlight: Doreen Crawford
After a great 35 year career in product management and marketing, I retired and thought I would volunteer a few days a week to give back to the community. Little did I know that it could be so rewarding. Is it the people that come in without hope and after such a simple thing as directing them to the right person, they come by to thank me because they now have hope. Or, is it the six young ladies that live in an assisted living center that come in to listen to the music and when we get them up to dance, they leave with smiles on their faces. Or, is it the lady in the walker that had not danced in years and we had her dancing. She smiles now every time I see her. I am getting back so much more than I ever expected.
1st Quarter Totals
AmeriCorps service hours
Nutrition/Economic assistance provided to seniors
87 1138 512
94
1756
Activities/enrichment and education provided to seniors Volunteers recruited/trained or managed Hours served by volunteers
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