National Service In Missouri 2006-2007 Directory Serving Communities

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 15, 2007

Theme: Make it a day on…not a day off!

Purpose: To help keep Dr. King’s legacy of service to others alive in communities across the country

Sponsors: Corporation for National and Community Service

Points of Light Foundation

Website: www.mlkday.org

National Youth Service Day

April 20-22, 2007

Theme: The Power of Youth Serving Youth

Purpose: To empower young people, highlighting their communities and mobilizing their energy, commitment, and idealism through sustainable service

Sponsors: Youth Service America, National Youth Leadership Council, Parade Magazine

Website: www.ysa.org/nysd

National Volunteer Week

April 15-21, 2007

Theme: Volunteers Inspire by Example

Purpose: To recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers at the local, state and national levels

Sponsors: Points of Light Foundation

Website: www.pointsoflight.org/programs/seasons/nvw

Join Hands Day

May 5, 2007

Theme: Youth and Adults Volunteering Together

Purpose: To bring young people together with adults to create new and better relationships by working as a team within their own neighborhoods

Sponsors: America’s Fraternal Benefit Societies and the Points of Light Foundation

Website: www.joinhandsday.org

One Day’s Pay

September 11, 2007

Theme: To honor the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks on America through a voluntarily observed national day of service, charity and compassion

Purpose: To encourage people everywhere to set aside time every September 11 to help others in need – in any fashion they deem appropriate- in honor of those who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against America.

Sponsors: Points of Light Foundation, Youth Service America and Citizen Corps

Website: www.onedayspay.org

Make a Difference Day

October 27, 2007

Theme: A national day to help others!

Purpose: To inspire and reward volunteers. Everyone who helps others on this day and submits an entry form is eligible for a national or local award and for a cash donation to a charitable cause.

Sponsors: USA Weekend Magazine and Points of Light Foundation

Website: www.usaweekend.com/diffday/index.html

National Family Volunteer Day

November 17, 2007

Theme: My Family Matters- We Volunteer!

Purpose: To call families across America to work together in volunteer service to strengthen their families, communities, local businesses, and non-profit organizations

Sponsors: Points of Light Foundation

Website: www.pointsoflight.org/programs/seasons/nfvd

Missouri Community Service Commission _________________________________________________________________ Established in 1994 as a direct response to the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. 25 Members are appointed by the governor and meet quarterly across the state. Awards grants to local organizations enabling the establishment of AmeriCorps and other National Service programs. Operating as a “point” organization for promoting and recognizing service volunteers and by supporting quality service projects. Oversees the AmeriCorps program. Since 1994, more than 250,000 men and women have served in AmeriCorps, providing needed assistance to millions of Americans through projects ranging from tutoring, youth mentoring, public safety, housing rehabilitation, health care, environmental issues, and disaster relief.

Missouri Community Service Commission Members ________________________________ Andres Dominguez, Chair, Kansas City Dana M. Hardy, Vice Chair, St. Louis Michael Laverty, CNS Ex-Officio, Kansas City Alicia Riner, DESE Ex-Officio, Jefferson City Jay Acock, DESE, Jefferson City Linda Duffy, Columbia Jane Evans, St. Louis Becky James-Hatter, St. Louis Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, Jefferson City Judith Moskoff, St. Louis Tameka Randle, Cape Girardeau Hal D. Roper, Joplin Raynel Schallert, Monett Jolene Schulz, Columbia Claudette M. Scott, Kansas City Angela Stiffler, Independence Stanley Whitehurst, Marshfield Barbara Wolken, Jefferson City

The Missouri Community Service Commission is part of a cadre of community improvement tools available through the Division of Business and Community Services within the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). Each is designed to help communities address their most pressing civic issues through a variety of methodologies. By building stronger communities, these programs help build an environment that makes economic progress possible. Vision To Strengthen Missouri Communities through volunteerism and service. ________________________ Mission The Missouri Community Service Commission serves as the administrator for AmeriCorps State funding in Missouri by awarding monetary grants and providing technical assistance and support.