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The Corporation for National and Community Service plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. We are a catalyst for change and champion for the ideal that every American has skills and talents to give.
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The Corporation for National and Community Service plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. We are a catalyst for change and champion for the ideal that every American has skills and talents to give.
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If it weren’t for my VISTA service, I wouldn’t have had the experience I needed to help nearly 500 people as they fled the Gulf Coast region after Hurricane Katrina.    If it weren’t for my VISTA service, I wouldn’t have had the experience I needed to help nearly 500 people as they fled the Gulf Coast region after Hurricane Katrina.
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As a student, recent Virginia Tech graduate Aaron Barr helped found the largest student environmental group on campus.   As a student, recent Virginia Tech graduate Aaron Barr helped found the largest student environmental group on campus.
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  8/31/2010   National Service Agency Announces 2011 AmeriCorps Funding Opportunities
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  8/26/2010   National Service Agency CEO Highlights Volunteer Contribution to Katrina Recovery on 5th Anniversary
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  8/24/2010   National Service Agency Board Member Meets with Local Leaders, Holds Community Dialogue on Service as a Solution
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  8/24/2010   National Service Agency Board Member Meets with Local Leaders, Holds Community Dialogue on Service as a Solution
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  8/24/2010   National Service Agency Convenes Nonprofits and Government Agencies to Respond to Social Service Needs from BP Oil Spill
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  8/24/2010   National Service Agency Announces Grants to Engage, Retain Volunteers to Tackle National Challenges
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  8/24/2010   9/11 Day of Service Organizers Launch Comprehensive Education Resource for Teachers, Families and Students Nationwide
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  8/16/2010   National Service Agency CEO Meets with Cheyenne Mayor Richard Kaysen and Holds Community Dialogue on Service
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  8/12/2010   AmeriCorps VISTA Officials Join Congressman Henry Cuellar at Educator’s Grants Forum
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  8/9/2010   National Service Agency Announces Grants to Build Nonprofit Capacity, Achieve Greater Results
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Resource CenterSharing age sensitivity training with students

Many young people have stereotypes about seniors that affect how they relate to them. Seniors may have a wealth of information and wisdom for young people to draw on, but stereotypes often get in the way of positive relationships. This effective practice submitted in February 2002 by Marti Sowka of the Portage County RSVP in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, uses a "Myths of Aging" quiz and the poem, "How Old is Old?" to confront stereotypes sixth graders may have about older adults.

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