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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Vanessa Capobianco
Date: April 11, 2006 Phone: 919/733-5612
PROJECT HEART AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER AT SPECIAL OLYMPICS’ GAMES
RALEIGH – Gov. Easley today announced that more than 40 Project Heart AmeriCorps members will help provide key services during the Pitt County Special Olympics Spring Games on April 12. The service day is one of many events AmeriCorps members across the state are participating in to commemorate upcoming National Service Week, April 24-28.
“I commend our AmeriCorps members for teaming up with another outstanding organization dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens,” said Easley. “As National Service Week approaches, I encourage all North Carolinians to participate in volunteer opportunities to make a difference in their communities.” The Pitt County Special Olympics Spring Games will be held at Junius H. Rose High School at 600 W. Arlington Blvd. in Greenville. AmeriCorps members will volunteer as escorts, greeters, timers and award distributors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12.
Special Olympics North Carolina offers year-round sports training and competition for more than 37,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics offers Olympic-type competition in 20 sports on local and state levels. The medal winners from the Pitt County games will go on to take part in the regional competition.
AmeriCorps members serving with Project Heart tutor and mentor at-risk students in Beaufort, Edgecombe, Martin, Nash, Pitt and Wilson counties. Members work with students who have been identified by local school systems as at-risk of failure and dropping out of school. For more information about Project Heart’s day of service with the Special Olympics, contact Charif Tucker at 252/328-2795.
AmeriCorps is a national service initiative designed to increase volunteering and civic engagement in America. Since 1994, more than 3,500 individuals have participated in N.C. AmeriCorps programs.
The N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, a federal and state-funded agency in the Governor’s Office, pays for the AmeriCorps programs. For more information on AmeriCorps, visit the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service’s website at www.volunteernc.org or call 800/820-4483.
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| Title | Easley, Michael. Press Release, 2006-04-11, Project Heart AmeriCorps Members To Volunteer At Special Olympics' Games |
| Other Title | 2006-04-11, Project Heart AmeriCorps Members To Volunteer At Special Olympics' Games |
| Creator |
North Carolina. Office of the Governor Easley, Michael F., 1950- |
| Date | 2006-04-11 |
| Subjects |
Easley, Michael F., 1950- Governors--North Carolina Press releases--North Carolina |
| Time Period | (1990-current) Contemporary |
| Description | RALEIGH – Gov. Easley today announced that more than 40 Project Heart AmeriCorps members will help provide key services during the Pitt County Special Olympics Spring Games on April 12. The service day is one of many events AmeriCorps members across the state are participating in to commemorate upcoming National Service Week, April 24-28. |
| Collection | Michael F. Easley. Governors' Papers. State Archives of North Carolina |
| Type | Text |
| Format | Press releases |
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| Full Text | Michael F. Easley Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor Governor's Press Office State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001 (919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005 FAX (919) 733-5166 For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Vanessa Capobianco Date: April 11, 2006 Phone: 919/733-5612 PROJECT HEART AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER AT SPECIAL OLYMPICS’ GAMES RALEIGH – Gov. Easley today announced that more than 40 Project Heart AmeriCorps members will help provide key services during the Pitt County Special Olympics Spring Games on April 12. The service day is one of many events AmeriCorps members across the state are participating in to commemorate upcoming National Service Week, April 24-28. “I commend our AmeriCorps members for teaming up with another outstanding organization dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens,” said Easley. “As National Service Week approaches, I encourage all North Carolinians to participate in volunteer opportunities to make a difference in their communities.” The Pitt County Special Olympics Spring Games will be held at Junius H. Rose High School at 600 W. Arlington Blvd. in Greenville. AmeriCorps members will volunteer as escorts, greeters, timers and award distributors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12. Special Olympics North Carolina offers year-round sports training and competition for more than 37,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics offers Olympic-type competition in 20 sports on local and state levels. The medal winners from the Pitt County games will go on to take part in the regional competition. AmeriCorps members serving with Project Heart tutor and mentor at-risk students in Beaufort, Edgecombe, Martin, Nash, Pitt and Wilson counties. Members work with students who have been identified by local school systems as at-risk of failure and dropping out of school. For more information about Project Heart’s day of service with the Special Olympics, contact Charif Tucker at 252/328-2795. AmeriCorps is a national service initiative designed to increase volunteering and civic engagement in America. Since 1994, more than 3,500 individuals have participated in N.C. AmeriCorps programs. The N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, a federal and state-funded agency in the Governor’s Office, pays for the AmeriCorps programs. For more information on AmeriCorps, visit the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service’s website at www.volunteernc.org or call 800/820-4483. ### |