http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements.asp As a White House office, USA Freedom Corps is charged with building a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility in America. USAFC promotes and expands volunteer service in America by partnering with national service programs, working to strengthen the non-profit sector, recognizing volunteers, and helping to connect individuals with volunteer opportunities. en-us Friday, July 25, 2008 0 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/logo/usafc_rss.jpg http://www.volunteer.gov 140 74 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1942USA Freedom Corps, American Recreation Coalition and the Homeland Security Task Force on New Americans today announced a new public-private partnership, This Land is Your Land, to engage more new Americans in volunteer and recreation opportunities, particularly in the great outdoors. A partnership convened by USA Freedom Corps, This Land Is Your Land mobilizes the resources and outreach efforts of government and the private sector to encourage new Americans to take pride in their country by engaging in volunteer service.Monday, July 07, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1941On Monday, July 7, 2008, USA Freedom Corps, the National Park Service, American Recreation Coalition and Task Force on New Americans will launch a new public-private partnership, This Land is Your Land, to engage more new Americans in volunteer and recreation opportunities, particularly in America's National Parks. Thursday, July 03, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1940The power of volunteers to transform lives and tackle deep-rooted social problems including the drop-out epidemic, addiction, homelessness, and HIV/AIDS became a primary focus of a two-day White House gathering of more than 1,500 religious and nonprofit leaders from across the country. Friday, June 27, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1934The Corporation for National and Community Service announced plans to make $3.5 million in grants to national organizations that support youth from disadvantaged circumstances. Thursday, June 26, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1933In response to severe flooding in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, the federal AmeriCorps VISTA program is making 230 positions immediately available to assist in flood recovery efforts.Monday, June 23, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=1935Monday, June 23, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1932The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), numerous federal agencies, and states and local governments continue to work together in response to ongoing flooding and in preparation for the recovery efforts that will be under way in the days, weeks and months to come.Saturday, June 21, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1931The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging people who want to help flood victims in the Midwest to make financial donations through voluntary organizations that are active in the ongoing disaster operations.Friday, June 20, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/photos_dynamic.asp?ID=1928Marine One with President George W. Bush aboard flies over a flooded University of Iowa softball complex in Iowa City Thursday, June 19, 2008, during his aerial tour of the region.Thursday, June 19, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=1924Thursday, June 19, 2008