[Community-service] Save service

[Darian Smith]

Greetings all,
  I would like to  Thank Nallym for bringing this up
  the Service movement as we know it has been under atatck because of
 recent budget issues.  To my unofficial count, this is at least the
second time this year it has been called to question.

  Some may  question why we as  federationests  ought to act  when
this does not seem to be a blindness issue.
 I  would say to those  people, that indeed this is a blindness issue;
it is as much a blindness issue as  anything else, because  we all
have a responsibility to serve and  Service programs such as
AmeriCorps open the door for us as blind individuals to serve our
country in a real and highly impactful way.

 I would encourage    all  here who share a passion for service to
make your voice heard.  In the end,  it is that passion that drives us
to fight for our rights and for all that we believe is right.
  Best,
  Darian



On 9/9/11, Nallym Bravo <nbrav003 at fiu.edu> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I would like to share a piece of information with you which I learned today
> at Americorps kick-off training. We had someone speak to us about how the
> future of service is in doubt: All programs under the Corporation for
> National and Community Service (CNCS), are facing the possibility of serious
> cuts from congress due to the tough economic times the nation is facing.
> What is important to remember, however, is that times like these are when
> service is crucial for the community. CNCS encompasses many programs which
> help thousands of people give back each year.
>
> Although it is devastating to consider the possibility of this congressional
> action, we can make a difference. On Thursday, September 15, hundreds of
> service workers are going to DC to speak to members of congress. It is also
> a national call day when we can call our senators and tell them why they
> have to vote to save service.
>
> Call your senators on Thursday. It will only take a few minutes, but it can
> make a difference that will impact this country for years to come. Just
> think about all the lives that are touched each day by American's who are
> dedicated to service. Let's keep it going.
>
> The number to call is
> 1-855 US-SERVe
> (1855-877-3783.
>
> For more information on the Save Service campaign or to pledge to call,
> visit:
> www.saveservice.org.
>
> Let's act now.
>
> Sincerely,
> Nallym Bravo
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-- 
Darian Smith

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.