Capitol Hill Day for National Service Advocates

Posted by on August 27, 2004

[posted from Service-Learning Advances]

Join National Service Advocates for Capitol Hill Day on September 14, 2004

The Save AmeriCorps Coalition invites you to participate in a National Service Hill Day in Washington, D.C. on September 14, 2004. Proponents of national service — program staff, service partners, private sector supporters and alumni — will gather in Washington, DC on September 14th to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to discuss the benefits and importance of strong national service in the United States. Let’s make sure service-learning is a part of these conversations.

This is a critical juncture for national service programs as Congress prepares to set funding levels for Learn and Serve America, AmeriCorps, and Senior Corps. The fiscal year 2005 appropriations process is in full swing. The National Service Hill Day in September is an opportunity to share with Congress your support for national service and request its continued commitment to these federal programs. We need Congressional backing if we hope to succeed in expanding and strengthening national service. Please take part in this important opportunity to educate your representatives on the impact and importance of your work.

More information and event registration is available on the Coalition’s website.

http://www.saveamericorps.org/action.htm