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Presidental Candidates Address Civic Engagement
Both leading presidential candidates addressed the ServiceNation Summit last week to present their views on national service, volunteerism, and civic engagement, Sept 11 at Columbia University in New York. The interviews of John McCain and Barack Obama were moderated by PBS' Judy Woodruff and Time managing editor Rick Stengel. The discussion was aired on CNN, MSNBC and other news outlets nationally. ServiceNation is a coalition of 110 organizations dedicated to solving problems through civic engagement and service. Read a complete transcript of this event.
- Published on Friday, September 19, 2008
Governor Appoints Advisory Board on National and Community Service
Governor Kaine has announced the latest appointments to the Advisory Board on National and Community Service. Governor Kaine established the Board in 2006 and its members work to advance Virginia's volunteerism and community service goals. Read the official announcement.
2008-09 Governor's Advisory Board on National and Community Service
- Nana Akyeampong-Ghartey (Charlottesville)*
- Mary E. Dean (Chesapeake)
- Charles Firestone (Virginia Beach)
- Tonyia Carter Gibson (Carroll County)
- Julie Grimes (Richmond)
- Holly Hatcher (Charlottesville)*
- Lucy Hutchinson (Fairfax County)*
- Perry D. Martin (Newport)
- W. Kevin Massengill (Sutherland)
- Rumy Mohta (Midlothian)
- Hung Nguyen (Fairfax County)
- Gabriel G. Rojas (Arlington County)
- Erick M. Sanchez (Fairfax County)*
- Pastor Herbert Scott (Russell County)
- Bobby T. Shockley (Henrico County)
- C. B. Sinclair (Hopewell)
- Jarris Taylor Jr. (Yorktown)
- Sarah L. Walsh (Fredericksburg)*
- Lisë Chandler White (Virginia Beach)
*Denotes new appointment.
- Published on Monday, September 15, 2008
Disability Board Needs Feedback
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities is asking individuals with disabilities, their families, service providers, policymakers, and advocates to complete its annual Consumer Satisfaction & Stakeholder Feedback Survey. Public comments guides the development of the Board's State Plan and significantly influences its future plans and activities. In addition to the online survey, printed and other accessible formats are available by contacting the Board at 800-846-4464. Take the survey now.
- Published on Monday, September 8, 2008
Virginia AmeriCorps Training Survey
The annual Virginia AmeriCorps Program Director's and Staff Training Assessment Survey for the 2009 program year is available. This survey enables the Office on Volunteerism and Community Service to tailor training sessions to your needs. The deadline for submission is September 12. Take the survey now.
- Published on Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Hunger Initiative Will Rely on Volunteers
USDA Secretary Ed Schafer has introducd the "Fight Hunger Initiative," which utilizes volunteers as it's primary weapon against hunger. The initiative is for individuals and organizations who want to help the USDA fight hunger in communities across America. The USDA has created a downloadable toolkit to assist with step-by-step guides to start community projects and provide additional resources to educate about USDA food and nutrition programs. Find out how your organization can help.
- Published on Monday, August 25, 2008
U.S. Low on Latest Climate Scorecards
According to the latest G8 Climate Scorecards, none of the leading industrialized nations are on target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions enough to avoid the threshold level for unacceptable risk of catastrophic climate change. The U.S. scored the worst of all G8 countries ranked by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Allianz Group. The scorecards rank the G8 countries according to their GHG emission trends since 1990, progress against specific targets, and their performance in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and development of carbon markets. The report also contains recommendations for G8 leaders. Read the report.
- Published on Friday, August 22, 2008
Virginia Launches New Resource for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Virginia Easy Access is a new Web resource for seniors and adults with disabilities. The site provides information about public benefits and programs for individuals and caregivers, allowing them to search for specific services in their communities. The Web site is specifically designed to be user-friendly with accommodations to make it accessible to individuals with disabilities. Virginia Easy Access is also a gateway to VirginiaNavigator, a listing of more than 21,000 programs and services across the Commonwealth powered by SeniorNavigator. Direct customer service for Virginia Easy Access is provided by 2-1-1 Virginia Call Center Operators. Virginians may utilize Easy Access to e-mail questions and receive assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Beginning this fall, Virginia Easy Access will enable citizens to complete a Medicaid application on-line and electronically submit it directly to the appropriate local social services agency for processing. Take a look now.
- Published on Monday, August 18, 2008
U.S. Homeless Population has Drastically Reduced
Data released this week reveals that the number of chronically homeless individuals was cut by nearly 30 percent from 2005 to 2007. This means that more than 50,000 Americans who consistently slept on the streets in 2005, had a roof over their heads in 2007. Virginia's homeless population decreased just slightly and is among states with lower than average homeless rates. Much of this success is attributed to the countless individuals serving in America's faith-based and community organizations who have been partnering with the Federal government to address pressing human needs. The number of grants to these groups through the Continuum of Care alone rose from 1,404 in 2001 to 3,494 in 2007. See the full report.
- Published on Tuesday, August 5, 2008
National Organizations Will Lead 2009 King Day of Service
The growing movement to make the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday a national day of service will get a boost from the leadership of seven national organizations selected for King Day of Service grants from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The organizations include the Points of Light Institute, the Corps Network, the North Carolina Campus Compact, Youth Serve America, Service for Peace, Campus Kitchen, and the National Alliance for Faith and Justice. These organizations will activate their networks, reach out to new partners, mobilize volunteers, and provide cross-sector leadership for the annual King Day of Service, January 19. Participation in the King Day of Service has grown every year since Congress passed legislation in 1994 urging Americans to honor Dr. King by engaging in service on his holiday. Last year, more than 500,000 Americans took part in 5,000 projects from coast to coast -- building homes, delivering meals, refurbishing schools, reading to children, signing up as mentors, and much more. Find out how your organization can become involved in next year's King Day of Service.
- Published on Monday, August 4, 2008
Virginia’ Ranking Climbs in Nationwide Volunteerism Study
The Corporation for National and Community Service has released its annual Volunteering in America Report, which looks at volunteering trends across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 50 large and 75 mid-sized cities. Despite a slight nationwide drop in the overall volunteerism rate, Virginia increased its ranking to 29th highest volunteerism rate, up from 32nd the previous year. The report reveals that, in 2007, more than 1.6 million Virginians volunteered 233.2 million hours with an estimated economic impact of $4.5 billion to the Commonwealth. Richmond ranked 27th among the nation's largest cities surveyed with an annual volunteerism rate of 27.1 percent, above the national average of 26.2 percent. Richmond ranked 19th for volunteer hours per capita. Find out more.
- Published on Monday, July 28, 2008