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2008 STAR Awards
Ohio Humanities Council(L to R) OCSC's Vice-Chair Rev. Willie Peterson, Michael Griffaton, Chair, Ohio Humanities Council, and Susan Rogers, OCSC Chair.
Alan Penn
(L to R) OCSC's Vice-Chair Rev. Willie Peterson , Alan Penn
(of Medina), and Susan Rogers, OCSC Chair.


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Welcome to ServeOhio.org

Ohio's State Agency for Community Service & Volunteerism!

The Ohio Community Service Council's Web site ServeOhio provides information about national and community service programs, updates on legislation of interest to the field of volunteerism, education, best practices on screening volunteers, homeland security updates, and more!



National americorps week: May 11-18

For more information: www.americorpsweek.gov

Congratulations to AmeriCorps, its half million members and alumni, and the thousands of community partners that make National Service possible and so successful!

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland's National AmeriCorps Week Proclamation
AmeriCorps Week Key Messages!
AmeriCorps Week Projects

(L - R): Kitty Burcsu,
OCSC Executive Director, accepts a National AmeriCorps Week Resolution from State Senator Joy Padgett. The Senate of the 127th General Assembly of Ohio also encouraged all Ohioans to participate in volunteer activities throughout the year.



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Learn more about Ohio Citizen Corps or Ohio Medical Reserve Corps

Make A Difference Day Ohio
The state's largest day of volunteering

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National Service in Ohio
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps VISTA
Senior Corps
Learn & Serve


SERVEOHIO EVENT CALENDAR
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Highlighted Event

National AmeriCorps Week
(May 11-18)

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
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Ginny Tucker, Foster Grandparent Volunteer
Newark, OH

The Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission, Mt. Vernon, relies heavily on its "volunteer" workforce, especially senior volunteer programs funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service that help carry out their mission ..."Helping People, Changing Lives".

Ginny Tucker, a Foster Grandparent Volunteer, also known as Grandma Ginny, was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago and has since finished her radiation therapy. During this very trying time, Grandma Ginny remained dedicated to the Par Excellence Academy School and the children she serves. She is back to a full 25 hours a week now.

Grandma Ginny inspires her students and team members to remain faithful, stay focused and determined, and "not to grow weary in well-doing". This team player is loved for her wisdom and determination, praised and admired for her courage and encouragement, cherished and appreciated for importunity and inspiration.

 

If you would like to nominate a special person for the Volunteer Spotlight, please email John Poole at john.poole@ocsc.state.us

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