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On the Passing of Sargent Shriver

Posted By on January 18, 2011

It is with our deepest gratitude for his life and work and our sincere condolences to the family of Sargent Shriver that we mark his passing.  Mr. Shriver exemplified public service and with an abiding faith in the strength of people and communities, he developed programs and services that addressed social inequities.
Public Service, is both a profession and an ideal, it is accomplished through the belief that through service we can improve our communities, our country and the world.  There are people who meet that challenge in many different ways, quietly going about necessary and important work.  Most people, who have dedicated their lives to public service, are anonymous, but through their work, our lives are improved.  Many people have never heard of (Robert) Sargent Shriver, but he dedicated his life to making a difference.
Mr. Shriver created the Peace Corps and was the Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity in the mid 1960’s; he developed the programs that comprised the War on Poverty: Head Start, Job Corps, VISTA, the Community Action Program, Upward Bound, Foster Grandparents, and the National Center on Poverty Law Legal Services.  Almost 50 years later these programs have made a profound difference and continue his strong held belief about equity and access.
The programs he developed all share a sense of social justice and the underlying attitude, is simply, that the people we work with and for, deserve our respect and that through the power and strength already contained in communities combined with access to the right tools what can be created will have positive, lasting and meaningful results.
His work exemplified and defined public service, through dedication and perseverance he made a difference, he changed the world.  We see that sense of public service exemplified by the dedication and quiet hope of our AmeriCorps VISTA members, who are willing to spend a year of their lives working for the greater good, believing that through their efforts they can improve the world.
Mr. Shriver was ill for a very long time, and it is with sadness that the National Society for American Indian Elderly marks his passing.  In a celebration of his life and work, AmeriCorps VISTA members work to build stronger communities every day, which is an amazing tribute to his life and work.
With our heartfelt condolences,
-The National Society for American Indian Elderly

It is with our deepest gratitude for his life and work and our sincere condolences to the family of Sargent Shriver that we mark his passing.  Mr. Shriver exemplified public service and with an abiding faith in the strength of people and communities, he developed programs and services that addressed social inequities. Public Service, is both a profession and an ideal, it is accomplished through the belief that through service we can improve our communities, our country and the world.  There are people who meet that challenge in many different ways, quietly going about necessary and important work.  Most people, who have dedicated their lives to public service, are anonymous, but through their work, our lives are improved.  Many people have never heard of (Robert) Sargent Shriver, but he dedicated his life to making a difference. Mr. Shriver created the Peace Corps and was the Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity in the mid 1960’s; he developed the programs that comprised the War on Poverty: Head Start, Job Corps, VISTA, the Community Action Program, Upward Bound, Foster Grandparents, and the National Center on Poverty Law Legal Services.  Almost 50 years later these programs have made a profound difference and continue his strong held belief about equity and access.  The programs he developed all share a sense of social justice and the underlying attitude, is simply, that the people we work with and for, deserve our respect and that through the power and strength already contained in communities combined with access to the right tools what can be created will have positive, lasting and meaningful results.  His work exemplified and defined public service, through dedication and perseverance he made a difference, he changed the world.  We see that sense of public service exemplified by the dedication and quiet hope of our AmeriCorps VISTA members, who are willing to spend a year of their lives working for the greater good, believing that through their efforts they can improve the world. Mr. Shriver was ill for a very long time, and it is with sadness that the National Society for American Indian Elderly marks his passing.  In a celebration of his life and work, AmeriCorps VISTA members work to build stronger communities every day, which is an amazing tribute to his life and work.  With our heartfelt condolences,-The National Society for American Indian Elderly

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MLK Day of Service

Posted By on January 6, 2011

January 17, 2011 will mark the 25th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community.
Explore this site to learn more about MLK Day and how you can participate. Below area few links to get you started.

People of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can get involved. Just fill in your interest area and zip code in the Find a Project box to locate a volunteer opportunity in your community or plan your own project.

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