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Here's something slipping through the cracks with a distinct Oregon connection.

While the economy and wars are occupying much of the media spotlight, President-Elect Obama remains dedicated to the causes of volunteerism and community service as part of the solution to getting the country back on track.

At the change.gov website, a tab across the top of the page is marked "America Serves." This section talks about Obama's plan to expand the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps, as well as create several new volunteer corps. Obama is keeping his pledge of bringing change by empowering people to become the change.

Oregon has a thriving community of AmeriCorps members and volunteers, and is a hub for returning Peace Corps volunteers and recruitment. Oregon is poised to become a model for what Obama's vision of national service might look like.

posted 4 years, 6 months ago
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