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- 2010 AmeriCorps Request for Proposals (RFP)The Virginia Department of Social Services' Office on Volunteerism and Community Service is pleased to announce the release of the 2010 Request for Proposals (RFP) for AmeriCorps program funding. AmeriCorps… - 1/11/10
Read more. - United We Serve: Feed a NeighborIn an effort to help combat hunger this winter, the Corporation for National and Community Service, U.S. Department on Agriculture, and the White House have launched the United We Serve:… - 12/2/09
Read more. - Parent Engagement ToolkitParents and caregivers are arguably the most important stakeholders in a child's educational success. With nearly 1.3 million students dropping out of high school each year, the Annie… - 11/24/09
Read more. - Pro Bono Clearinghouse Provides Free Legal Advice to NonprofitsThe Pro Bono Clearinghouse program provides a panel of experienced volunteer attorneys to assist nonprofit organizations in the greater Richmond area with free legal representation. In today's economic climate… - 11/6/09
Read more. - Center for Law and Social Policy DataFinder Includes 2008 Census DataThe Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) has updated its DataFinder application to include 2008 Census American Community Survey poverty data. The DataFinder is a custom, easy-to-use tool developed to… - 10/20/09
Read more. - Make a Difference Day in VirginiaMake A Difference Day, created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, is an annual celebration of neighbors helping neighbors in which anyone can participate. This year's event is Oct. 24 (fourth Thursday… - 10/15/09
Read more. - AmeriCorps Members Kick Off a New Program YearView photos from this year's launch events. An energized group of AmeriCorps*State members gathered to pledge their commitment to a year of service at launch events at… - 10/7/09
Read more. - Virginia Participates in First Official 9/11 Day of Service (update)See video and photos of this year's events. September 11, 2009 marked the first milestone in the United We Serve initiative, President Obama's nationwide initiative to create… - 9/2/09
Read more. - United We Serve UpdateWe are at the half-way point of this summer's national service initiative, United We Serve. Virginia's response to the effort, aimed at engaging all Americans in service, has been… - 8/12/09
Read more. - New Rental Housing Locator ServiceMany Virginians have been displaced by foreclosure and need alternative housing. VirginiaHousingsearch.com is a new housing locator service that can help.… - 8/3/09
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2010 MLK Day of Service in Richmond VA
AmeriCorps members from EMBRACE Richmond, VCU AmeriCorps and America Reads and other volunteers participating in a community "Dresser Build" to provide dressers and furniture for low income families.



