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January 4 - State Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Winners will be honored at a special ceremony at the Executive Mansion
January 18 - Governor Quinn Urges Illinoisans to Participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
“Serve Illinois” Website Offers More than 100,000 Volunteer Opportunities
January 30 - Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Nominations Due Feb. 15
Award recipients will be recognized during a special luncheon at the Executive Mansion in Springfield
March 8 - Governor Quinn Proclaims AmeriCorps Week in Illinois
Commends Volunteers for “Getting Things Done”
March 13 - Funds Available for New School Turnaround Americorps Program
Grant designed to help low performing schools across Illinois
April 9 - Governor Quinn Joins Nationwide Effort to Recognize Impact of National Service
Illinois #1 in the Nation for Most “Cities of Service” and #1 Among the Nation’s 10 Largest States for Volunteer Rate
April 19 - Governor Quinn Honors Illinois Residents and Businesses for Exceptional Volunteer Service
23 Residents and Five Businesses Presented With Volunteer Service Awards for Making a Difference in Communities Across Illinois
April 23 - Serve Illinois Commission Urges Residents to Participate in Local Volunteer Projects During National Volunteer Week
Comcast Cares Day to be held April 27
May 3 - Governor Quinn Proclaims Senior Corps Week in Illinois
Serve Illinois Commission Commends Volunteers and Promotes Service to Bring Generations Together
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2012
January 12 - State Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Awards Honor Illinoisans for Exemplary Community Service
January 13 - Governor Quinn Urges Illinoisans to Participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
“Serve Illinois” Website Offers More than 100,000 Volunteer Opportunities
March 9 - Governor Quinn Proclaims AmeriCorps Week in Illinois
“Commends Volunteers for “Getting Things Done”
April 2 - Governor Quinn Honors Uniting America Volunteers in Memory of Cesar Chavez
Calls for All to Honor Hispanic Civil Rights Leader's Legacy Through Service
April 16 - Governor Quinn Urges Illinoisans to Volunteer Time and Talents during National Volunteer Week
Serve.Illinois.gov Connects Volunteers with Opportunities Across the State
April 19 - Governor Quinn Honors Illinoisans for Exemplary Community Service
Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards Highlight Volunteerism
May 7 - Governor Quinn Proclaims Senior Corps Week in Illinois
Serve Illinois Commission Commends Volunteers for Their Continued Dedication and Service
July 28 - Serve Illinois Seeks Input on Volunteer Plan
Listening sessions aimed at developing a new State Service Plan
September 11 - Governor Quinn and “Serve Illinois Commission” Announce $8.4 Million Federal Grant for AmeriCorps Programs
Federal funding supports 29 AmeriCorps Programs in nearly 300 sites across Illinois
October 16 - Governor Pat Quinn Names New Members To Community Volunteerism Commission
30 Appointments Made Ahead of National Service Recognition Day
October 18 - Governor Pat Quinn Proclaims National Service Recognition Day in Illinois
Nearly 1,000 to be Sworn-in During Ceremony Honoring the State’s National Service Volunteers
December 19 - Illinois Ranks #1 in Volunteer Rate Among the Country’s 10 Largest States
Rising to #25 Nationally, Illinois Volunteers Provide Nearly 360 Million Hours of Service Valued at Over $8 Billion
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2011
January 8 - Governor Quinn to Honor Illinoisans for Exemplary Community Service
Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
January 14 - Governor Quinn Urges Participation in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Serve Illinois Website Offers More Than 70,000 Volunteer Opportunities
April 6 - Serve Illinois Honors Illinoisans for Exemplary Community Service
Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards Highlight Volunteerism
May 16 - Governor Quinn Proclaims AmeriCorps Week in Illinois
"Getting Things Done" week recognizes volunteers who give back to their communities
May 19 - Red Cross distributes meals to flood victims
Lt. Governor staff help support local recovery initiatives
August 10 - Illinois Youth Volunteers Will Serve As Grand Marshals of the 2011 Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade
September 10 - Governor Quinn Honors September 11th Anniversary
Announces Grants to Service Organizations
September 10 - Serve Illinois Commission Announces Nearly $13,000 in Grants for 9/11 Service and Remembrance Projects
September 16 - IDHS Commends Illinois’ 2.7 Million Volunteers
State’s volunteers contributed $8.46 billion in service in 2010
October 12 - Illinois Recognizes State’s 86,000 National Service Members
Nearly 1,000 to be Sworn-in During National Service Recognition Ceremony in Springfield
Novebmer 1 - AmeriCorps Funds Now Available from IDHS
Grants designed to improve, strengthen Illinois communities
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2010
January 18 - Governor Quinn Urges Illinois Residents to Participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
"Serve Illinois" Web Site Offers More than 60,000 Volunteer Opportunities
February 27 - Governor Quinn to Honor Illinoisans for Exemplary Community Service
Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
April 12 - Serve Illinois Honors Illinoisans for Exemplary Community Service
Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards Highlight Volunteerism
May 11 - Governor Quinn Proclaims AmeriCorps Week And Honors Program’s Record of Service in Illinois
Encourages Volunteering and Making a Difference in Communities
August 2 - Serve Illinois Commission Seeks Input on State’s Volunteerism Plan
A series of four special listening sessions will help develop a State Serve Plan
October 28 - Illinois Lottery Wants You to Join Them in Raising a Hand
Black History Month Program Encourages Volunteerism in Illinois Public Schools
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2009
April 19 - IDHS joins National Volunteer Week and recognizes volunteers who serve others in need
Volunteers across the state to hold special events highlighting service projects
August 19 - Governor Quinn Announces Nearly $9 million for AmeriCorps Programs in Illinois
Federal funds will enhance services, expand programs by 240 volunteers
October 15 - Governor Pat Quinn Names New Members To Community Outreach Board
Makes 20 Appointments to Serve Illinois Commission
October 15 - Americorps Program Celebrates its 16th Anniversary by Highlighting Volunteer Opportunities in Illinois
Nearly 1000 are Sworn in During National Service Recognition Ceremony in Springfield
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2008
October 16 - Blagojevich Administration Launches Serve Illinois Website as Link to Volunteer Opportunities
Website Unveiled as More than 700 are Sworn in During AmeriCorps Ceremony in Springfield
November 25 - Governor Blagojevich Urges Illinoisans to Volunteer Time and Talents during the Holiday Season
Serve.Illinois Connects Volunteers to Statewide Opportunities
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2007
April 16 - State above national average in volunteerism
Illinoisans contribute millions of hours to improving their communities
April 20 - Illinois Youth Mobilize for 19th annual National & Global Youth Service Days
Youth volunteers to spend weekend serving their communities
October 24 - AmeriCorps volunteers pledge to help others through community service
More than 700 Illinoisans are sworn in during an opening day ceremony in Springfield
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2005
April 29 - Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn Promotes Service Learning at Statewide Conference
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2004
January 26, 2004 - Keep Our Kids Warm and Safe Campaign a Success
Governor’s campaign nets more than 650 winter clothing items
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2002
April 22 - Governor Ryan Proclaims Volunteer Week in Illinois
Announces Recipients of Illinois Points Of Light Awards
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2001
January 12 - Governor Proclaims January 13-21 Martin Luther King Jr. Week
April 25 - Governor Announces New Grants Program for Volunteer Service Centers
April 25 - Governor Ryan Announces State Points of Light Award to Recognize Outstanding Volunteers
August 17 - Governor and First Lady Present "Youth Making a Difference" Awards
Presentation Made During Futures for Kids Day at State Fair
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2000
June 14 - First Lady Announces Innovative Reading Initiative for Young Children
August 10 - Illinois First Lady Presents "Youth Making a Difference" Awards
October 27 - Governor Ryan Proclaims "Make A Difference Day" in Illinois
October 27 - First Lady Commends AmeriCorps Volunteers for Giving Year of Service
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