Congress Passes Serve America Act

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04.02.2009 --

This week, Congress passed the "Senator Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act " to increase volunteer opportunities through programs such as AmeriCorps. DCCK has long partnered with AmeriCorps to provide volunteers the chance to impact their community, and was proud to stand with AmeriCorps and other volunteers as House leaders announced the legislation.

At an event on the steps of the Capitol on March 18th, DC Central Kitchen joined a diverse group of volunteers programs such as Experience Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, ServeNext, CASA DC, Young Marines, Habitat DC, Vietnam Veterans of America, Corps Network, and YouthBuild.

The legislation also includes provisions to attract adults over 55 to paid and volunteer jobs. President Obama, a former community organizer himself, is expected to sign the bill.

DC Central Kitchen has long believed in the importance of volunteerism. Volunteers work in the Kitchen 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and we rely upon them to produce over 4,500 meals each day. We partner with Ignatian Volunteer Corps to provide retired professionals the opportunity to contribute their skills and experience. We partner with programs such as Americorps and Avodah to give younger volunteers the chance to gain leadership experience as they make a substantial impact through our programs.