United We Serve Highlights Health Week
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Conference Commemorative Lapel Pin
Anyone who did not receive a 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service commemorative lapel pin may do so simply by sending an email with your name and mailing address to RickHyman@VolunteerGifts.com. You will receive one completely free of charge, compliments of Rick and Iris Hyman of VolunteerGifts.com
Monday, July 6, 2009
THE WAY WE GET BY Received by Warm Audience at the Conference
By Gita Pullapilly, Film Producer
Jerry Mundy, one of the stars of THE WAY WE GET BY, put it best when he said, “It makes me so proud to be a part of this amazing group of volunteers.” Over the past six years, Jerry has been volunteering his time greeting troops heading off to war and returning home. It has nothing to do with politics—just the sheer love of seeing the young men and women and making sure they know that someone is thinking of them.
When I asked him to come to the conference, he agreed, but I could also tell he was worried about missing the troop flights that would come during that week. But I told him there would be others, amazing volunteers, that he could meet at this conference and share their love for helping others.
That’s exactly what happened—from the time Jerry stood in line waiting to get in to hear Michelle Obama speak to our screening. We had around 100 volunteers come to see THE WAY WE GET BY, which was shown as part of the Civic.Energy.Generation. Film Festival. The response from the group was extraordinary, and since then we’ve been in contact with many who want to help us share this experience with their groups across the country.
THE WAY WE GET BY will open theatrically, beginning in New York City on July 17. If we do well in New York City, we can open up in cities all across the country.
Jerry and I would like to request your help now….if you can spread the word about our film, THE WAY WE GET BY, to your friends and family, we can do it—we can open in cities we never dreamed of to share this deeply personal film with your communities.
We are also running special promotions with the film as it hits theaters to get people out to volunteer. To learn more about what we're doing, click here.
Thank you for your support, and I look forward to meeting you soon!
Jerry Mundy, one of the stars of THE WAY WE GET BY, put it best when he said, “It makes me so proud to be a part of this amazing group of volunteers.” Over the past six years, Jerry has been volunteering his time greeting troops heading off to war and returning home. It has nothing to do with politics—just the sheer love of seeing the young men and women and making sure they know that someone is thinking of them.
When I asked him to come to the conference, he agreed, but I could also tell he was worried about missing the troop flights that would come during that week. But I told him there would be others, amazing volunteers, that he could meet at this conference and share their love for helping others.
That’s exactly what happened—from the time Jerry stood in line waiting to get in to hear Michelle Obama speak to our screening. We had around 100 volunteers come to see THE WAY WE GET BY, which was shown as part of the Civic.Energy.Generation. Film Festival. The response from the group was extraordinary, and since then we’ve been in contact with many who want to help us share this experience with their groups across the country.
THE WAY WE GET BY will open theatrically, beginning in New York City on July 17. If we do well in New York City, we can open up in cities all across the country.
Jerry and I would like to request your help now….if you can spread the word about our film, THE WAY WE GET BY, to your friends and family, we can do it—we can open in cities we never dreamed of to share this deeply personal film with your communities.
We are also running special promotions with the film as it hits theaters to get people out to volunteer. To learn more about what we're doing, click here.
Thank you for your support, and I look forward to meeting you soon!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
L’Oréal Paris: Looking for Women of Worth
Points of Light Institute is partnering with L’Oréal Paris for the fourth annual Women of Worth Awards, and we are seeking your input. L’Oréal Paris wants to recognize, celebrate and support women who are making a difference in their communities, and you are invited to nominate and help select the winners.
This year, 10 Women of Worth honorees will receive $5,000 for the charitable causes of their choice, and a matching donation will be made on their behalf to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Additionally, one National Honoree will receive an additional $25,000 donation to her cherished nonprofit organization. The Women of Worth National Honoree will be chosen via a public online vote held this fall at www.womenofworth.com.
Know an incredible woman who is positively impacting her community? Act now! Nominations will only be open until July 13, 2009.
For more information and to nominate an outstanding woman who is making a beautiful difference, visit the L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth online community: www.womenofworth.com.
This year, 10 Women of Worth honorees will receive $5,000 for the charitable causes of their choice, and a matching donation will be made on their behalf to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Additionally, one National Honoree will receive an additional $25,000 donation to her cherished nonprofit organization. The Women of Worth National Honoree will be chosen via a public online vote held this fall at www.womenofworth.com.
Know an incredible woman who is positively impacting her community? Act now! Nominations will only be open until July 13, 2009.
For more information and to nominate an outstanding woman who is making a beautiful difference, visit the L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth online community: www.womenofworth.com.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
National Conference on Volunteering and Service in the News!
What an incredible week we have had! The 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service has been a true demonstration of civic energy!
Click here to see all of the media coverage of the conference and read highlights.
Click here to see what's happening LIVE at the conference, or to watch previous conference sessions such as the opening general session featuring First Lady Michelle Obama!
Click here to see all of the media coverage of the conference and read highlights.
Click here to see what's happening LIVE at the conference, or to watch previous conference sessions such as the opening general session featuring First Lady Michelle Obama!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama to Keynote National Conference on Volunteering and Service
SAN FRANCISCO, June 17, 2009 – Highlighting her commitment to community service, First Lady Michelle Obama will give the keynote address at the 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service in San Francisco next Monday, June 22.
The conference, co-hosted by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Points of Light Institute, will bring together more than 4,000 volunteer and service leaders from across the nation and globe at a time of strong momentum for service and civic engagement. This conference takes place from June 22-24 at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco. The First Lady is keynoting the opening plenary session and is expected to speak around 5:00 PM.
Earlier in the day the First Lady will join California’s First Lady Maria Shriver to work on a community playground service project with volunteers at Bret Harte Elementary School in San Francisco.
The First Lady’s appearance launches United We Serve, an extended call to service challenging all Americans to help lay a new foundation for growth by engaging in sustained, meaningful community service. In a video message released on May 16, President Obama called on all Americans to help in our nation’s recovery by volunteering in their communities this summer and beyond. The United We Serve summer initiative begins on June 22nd and runs through the National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11th.
“The First Lady has made service and volunteering a life calling, and her leadership is helping to inspire a whole new generation of Americans who are making service a part of their daily lives,” said Nicola Goren, Acting CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. “Her participation demonstrates the high priority the White House has placed on service as a way to help in our nation’s recovery.”
“First Lady Michelle Obama knows first-hand the power of service to transform lives and communities,” said Michelle Nunn, CEO of the Points of Light Institute and co-founder of HandsOn Network. “We are thrilled that she chose our national conference as the platform to launch United We Serve. She has made service a centerpiece of her agenda, and her appearance will add a burst of excitement and a new significance to this gathering of service leaders as well as our larger efforts to usher in a new era of service.”
The growing momentum for service has resulted in record attendance and interest in the annual conference. Organizers announced several entertainment and political leaders who will be attending:
· Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, a longtime champion of service who recently worked to pass the landmark Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, will speak at the opening plenary
· Lisa Paulsen - President & CEO of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), Hollywood's leading charity, is in attendance to share plans for EIF's new multi-year campaign to help make service and volunteerism a national priority. EIF has received wide-spread support from the entertainment industry, and later this year will launch an unprecedented campaign beginning October 19th.
· Kerry Washington - Showing her support for our nation's call for service, the actress and L'Oréal Paris spokesperson will be in attendance to support the company's annual "Women of Worth" grassroots program, which recognizes and supports incredible women from across the country who are volunteering and making a beautiful difference in their communities.
· Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the acclaimed international ambassadors of American dance culture, will perform at the “Cheers to YOU” celebration sponsored by Target at Fort Mason.
· Clifford The Big Red Dog® will be on hand to welcome conference participants and showcase Scholastic’s BE BIG™ initiative (www.scholastic.com/cliffordbebig) -- a national campaign to support civic engagement by inviting everyone, big and small, to raise awareness for how Clifford’s Big Ideas can make the world a better place.
Major corporate sponsors of the event are Target, Shinnyo-en Foundation, Coca Cola, The Home Depot and UPS. Additionally, the Entertainment Industry Foundation has provided special support.
About the National Conference on Volunteering and Service
The National Conference on Volunteering and Service is the world's largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders from the nonprofit, government and corporate sectors. Co-convened by Points of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service, the annual event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired through a wide range of exciting and informative plenary sessions, workshops, special events, service projects, exhibits, specialized corporate tracks and more. More than 4,000 attendees are expected to attend the 2009 conference, taking place June 22-24 in San Francisco. For more information, visit http://www.volunteeringandservice.org/
About the Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. Each year the Corporation engages more than four million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to meet local needs through its Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs. For more information, visit http://www.nationalservice.gov/.
About Points of Light Institute
Points of Light Institute inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. The Institute has a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving. We are organized to innovate, incubate and activate new ideas that help people act upon their power to make a difference. Points of Light Institute operates three dynamic business units that share our mission: HandsOn Network, MissionFish and the Civic Incubator. For more information, visit http://www.pointsoflight.org/.
The conference, co-hosted by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Points of Light Institute, will bring together more than 4,000 volunteer and service leaders from across the nation and globe at a time of strong momentum for service and civic engagement. This conference takes place from June 22-24 at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco. The First Lady is keynoting the opening plenary session and is expected to speak around 5:00 PM.
Earlier in the day the First Lady will join California’s First Lady Maria Shriver to work on a community playground service project with volunteers at Bret Harte Elementary School in San Francisco.
The First Lady’s appearance launches United We Serve, an extended call to service challenging all Americans to help lay a new foundation for growth by engaging in sustained, meaningful community service. In a video message released on May 16, President Obama called on all Americans to help in our nation’s recovery by volunteering in their communities this summer and beyond. The United We Serve summer initiative begins on June 22nd and runs through the National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11th.
“The First Lady has made service and volunteering a life calling, and her leadership is helping to inspire a whole new generation of Americans who are making service a part of their daily lives,” said Nicola Goren, Acting CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. “Her participation demonstrates the high priority the White House has placed on service as a way to help in our nation’s recovery.”
“First Lady Michelle Obama knows first-hand the power of service to transform lives and communities,” said Michelle Nunn, CEO of the Points of Light Institute and co-founder of HandsOn Network. “We are thrilled that she chose our national conference as the platform to launch United We Serve. She has made service a centerpiece of her agenda, and her appearance will add a burst of excitement and a new significance to this gathering of service leaders as well as our larger efforts to usher in a new era of service.”
The growing momentum for service has resulted in record attendance and interest in the annual conference. Organizers announced several entertainment and political leaders who will be attending:
· Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, a longtime champion of service who recently worked to pass the landmark Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, will speak at the opening plenary
· Lisa Paulsen - President & CEO of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), Hollywood's leading charity, is in attendance to share plans for EIF's new multi-year campaign to help make service and volunteerism a national priority. EIF has received wide-spread support from the entertainment industry, and later this year will launch an unprecedented campaign beginning October 19th.
· Kerry Washington - Showing her support for our nation's call for service, the actress and L'Oréal Paris spokesperson will be in attendance to support the company's annual "Women of Worth" grassroots program, which recognizes and supports incredible women from across the country who are volunteering and making a beautiful difference in their communities.
· Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the acclaimed international ambassadors of American dance culture, will perform at the “Cheers to YOU” celebration sponsored by Target at Fort Mason.
· Clifford The Big Red Dog® will be on hand to welcome conference participants and showcase Scholastic’s BE BIG™ initiative (www.scholastic.com/cliffordbebig) -- a national campaign to support civic engagement by inviting everyone, big and small, to raise awareness for how Clifford’s Big Ideas can make the world a better place.
Major corporate sponsors of the event are Target, Shinnyo-en Foundation, Coca Cola, The Home Depot and UPS. Additionally, the Entertainment Industry Foundation has provided special support.
About the National Conference on Volunteering and Service
The National Conference on Volunteering and Service is the world's largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders from the nonprofit, government and corporate sectors. Co-convened by Points of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service, the annual event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired through a wide range of exciting and informative plenary sessions, workshops, special events, service projects, exhibits, specialized corporate tracks and more. More than 4,000 attendees are expected to attend the 2009 conference, taking place June 22-24 in San Francisco. For more information, visit http://www.volunteeringandservice.org/
About the Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. Each year the Corporation engages more than four million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to meet local needs through its Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs. For more information, visit http://www.nationalservice.gov/.
About Points of Light Institute
Points of Light Institute inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. The Institute has a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving. We are organized to innovate, incubate and activate new ideas that help people act upon their power to make a difference. Points of Light Institute operates three dynamic business units that share our mission: HandsOn Network, MissionFish and the Civic Incubator. For more information, visit http://www.pointsoflight.org/.
About HandsOn Network
HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers that reach more than 83% of the nation’s population and extend to ten countries. HandsOn includes a powerful network of more than 70,000 corporate, faith and nonprofit organizations that are answering the call to serve and creating scaled impact. In 2008, the network delivered approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service valued at $615 million. For more information, visit handsonnetwork.org.
HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers that reach more than 83% of the nation’s population and extend to ten countries. HandsOn includes a powerful network of more than 70,000 corporate, faith and nonprofit organizations that are answering the call to serve and creating scaled impact. In 2008, the network delivered approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service valued at $615 million. For more information, visit handsonnetwork.org.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Breaking News: First Lady of the United States to Speak
Continuing her commitment to community service, First Lady Michelle Obama will join California’s First Lady Maria Shriver on Monday June 22nd to kick off the 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Both first ladies will make brief remarks and work on a community playground service project with volunteers at a mid-day event at Bret Harte Elementary School in San Francisco.
The National Conference on Volunteering and Service is hosted by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Points of Light Institute. The annual conference will include thousands of volunteers and service leaders from across the country to discuss and further engage in community service.
Online registration is currently closed so it can be moved to Moscone West. Registration will re-open onsite at Moscone Center West Saturday June 20, 2009 at 6:30 AM.
The National Conference on Volunteering and Service is hosted by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Points of Light Institute. The annual conference will include thousands of volunteers and service leaders from across the country to discuss and further engage in community service.
Online registration is currently closed so it can be moved to Moscone West. Registration will re-open onsite at Moscone Center West Saturday June 20, 2009 at 6:30 AM.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
"Cheers to YOU!"
Immediately following the opening plenary of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, Target is sponsoring an all-conference celebration for you!
The party will include amazing entertainment by an eight-time Grammy award winning iconic musical guest and a performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, acclaimed international ambassadors of American culture, as well as great food. This will be a wonderful opportunity to socialize and network with new friends. The party will commence at 7 p.m. at scenic Fort Mason and wrap up by 9:30 p.m. You won’t want to miss this high-energy event after the official kick-off to the conference!
All attendees are invited, so make plans now to attend the party!
The party will include amazing entertainment by an eight-time Grammy award winning iconic musical guest and a performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, acclaimed international ambassadors of American culture, as well as great food. This will be a wonderful opportunity to socialize and network with new friends. The party will commence at 7 p.m. at scenic Fort Mason and wrap up by 9:30 p.m. You won’t want to miss this high-energy event after the official kick-off to the conference!
All attendees are invited, so make plans now to attend the party!
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