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, September 05, 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=1981As tens of thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled Hurricane Gustav's destructive path last weekend, hundreds of AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers were on hand to assist in the evacuation and set up and staff emergency shelters.Wednesday, September 03, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=1979Monday, September 01, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1980As Hurricane Gustav evacuees by the thousands head for safety, volunteers are needed to staff shelters and feeding programs in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. Local volunteers are already helping, but more are needed.Monday, September 01, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=1976Sunday, August 31, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/photos_dynamic.asp?ID=1978President George W. Bush, joined by Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator David Paulison, right, and Deputy Administrator Harvey Johnson, left, participates in a briefing on preparations for Hurricane Gustav, at the FEMA National Response Center, Sunday, August 31, 2008 in Washington, DC.Sunday, August 31, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/photos_dynamic.asp?ID=1977President George W. Bush makes a statement to the press after participating in a briefing on preparations for Hurricane Gustav, at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA), Operations Center, Sunday, August 31, 2008 in Washington, DC.Sunday, August 31, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/speeches_dynamic.asp?ID=1975Friday, August 29, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1974Three years after Hurricane Katrina unleashed a wave of devastation across the Gulf Coast, national service programs continue to provide critical support in meeting local needs, building homes, managing volunteers, and helping communities come back better and stronger. Monday, August 25, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1969Ralph H. Bernstein, 84, of Dayton, Ohio, has been accepted into the Peace Corps, making him the oldest currently serving Peace Corps Volunteer in the world. The octogenarian is joining the ranks along with hundreds of older Americans who are putting their considerable life skills and experience to good use around the world through service in the Peace Corps. Wednesday, August 20, 2008 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_dynamic.asp?ID=1968Peace Corps is pleased to officially announce its return to Liberia and is preparing for the arrival of the first group of Volunteers in October 2008.Wednesday, August 20, 2008