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April 13 - 9th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
30 Illinoisans and businesses receive Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
March 9 - Illinois Celebrates AmeriCorps Week
March 11-17, 2018 designated as a week to recognize 2,600 volunteers
February 7 - State Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Winners honored at a special ceremony at the Old State Capitol
January 10 - Volunteers Across Illinois To Answer Martin Luther King Jr.’s Question “What Are You Doing for Others?”
MLK Day Of Service Highlights Volunteer Activities in Illinois
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2017
November 8 - Gov. Rauner congratulates volunteers at Hometown Awards
Awards Governor’s Cup to Macon County
November 3 - AmeriCorps Funds Now Available from Serve Illinois
Grants designed to improve and strengthen Illinois communities
August 24 - 2017 Governor’s Hometown Awards
Ceremony at the Old State Capitol November 8, 2017
August 8 - Serve Illinois Announces $17.5 Million For AmeriCorps Programs
39 programs will place more than 1,600 AmeriCorps Members in 65 counties
July 19 - Governor’s Hometown Awards
Application Deadline August 1
June 2 - Now Accepting Applications for Governor’s Hometown Awards
Recognition program applications due August 1st
April 19 - Illinoisans Receive Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
Annual Awards Ceremony to be Held on April 25th in Springfield
March 7 - Illinois Celebrates AmeriCorps Week
March 4-11, 2017 designated as a week to recognize 2,600 volunteers
February 10 - State Seeks Nominations For Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Winners honored at a special ceremony at the Old State Capitol
January 11- Volunteers Across Illinois Set To Make Martin Luther King Day A “Day On, Not A Day Off”
Illinois also seeking nominations for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
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2016
December 28- Make A New Year’s Resolution To Volunteer In 2017
Millions raised for charity in 2016 and award nominations available
December 6- Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Program - Serving Those Who Served
Successful program assisted Veterans in Illinois
November 17- Illinois Ranks #1 in Volunteer Rate Among the Country’s Largest States – Chicago Top in Volunteering among Largest Metropolitan Areas
2.4 Million Illinoisans Give $7.3 Billion in Service
October 11 - Nearly 1,000 AmeriCorps And Senior Corps Volunteers Honored
National Service Recognition Day
August 15 - AmeriCorps Funds Now Available from Serve Illinois Commission
Grants designed to improve and strengthen Illinois communities
July 25 - Serve Illinois Commission Announces $15.6 Million for AmeriCorps Programs
32 grantees will place almost 1,600 AmeriCorps volunteers in communities
April 11 - Illinoisans Receive Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
7th Annual Awards Ceremony to be Held on April 13thin Springfield
April 4 - Illinois Mayors and County Officials to Celebrate National Service
Governor Rauner Designates April 5, 2016 as “Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service”
March 23 - Serve Illinois Encourages Mayors and County Executives to Help Recognize National Service
March 7 - Illinois Celebrates AmeriCorps Week
March 5-12, 2016 designated as a week to recognize 2,826 volunteers
January 14- Volunteers Across Illinois Set To Make Martin Luther King Day A “Day On, Not A Day Off”
Day Of Service Highlights Illinois Place As Top Volunteering State
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2015
December 17- Illinois Ranks #1 in Volunteer Rate Among the Country’s Largest States
2.51 Million Illinoisans Give $6.8 Billion in Service
December 3- State Seeks Nominations For Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Winners Honored At A Special Ceremony At The Old State Capitol
November 25- Serve Illinois Joins The #ILGive Campaign To Support Illinois Nonprofits
Goal Of $6 Million In Donations In One Day
November 12 - Illinois Recognizes AmeriCorps and Senior Corps Volunteers
Governor Rauner and the USO of Illinois Encourage Citizens of the State to Remember Those U.S. Military Members Still Serving Throughout the World
October 19 - Governor Rauner Announces Military Holiday Card Drive with the USO of Illinois
Nearly 1,000 to be Sworn In At Ceremony Honoring IL’s Service Volunteers
September 9 - Thousands to remember 9/11 through day of service
September 3 - Serve Illinois Commission Announces $15.6 Million for AmeriCorps Programs
28 grantees will place 1,682 AmeriCorps volunteers in communities
September 2 - AmeriCorps Funds Now Available from Serve Illinois and IDPH
Grants designed to improve and strengthen Illinois communities
June 10 - New AmeriCorps Project to Put East St. Louis Youth on Pathway to Academic and Career Success
Operation AmeriCorps will support 200 AmeriCorps members over two years
April 17 - Illinoisans Receive Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
6th Annual Awards Ceremony to be Held on April 20thin Springfield
March 6 - Illinois Celebrates AmeriCorps Week
March 9-13, 2015 designated as a week to recognize 3,700 volunteers
January 9 - Volunteers Across Illinois Set to Make Martin Luther King Day a “Day On, Not a Day Off”
Day of Service Will Mark the Beginning of the Year of the Volunteer
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2014
January 9 - Governor Quinn Requests Nominations for Volunteer Service Awards
Seeking Outstanding Volunteers to be Honored at Executive Mansion
January 17 - Governor Quinn Urges People Across Illinois to Participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Serve Illinois Website Offers Thousands of Volunteer Opportunities
March 20 - Governor Quinn Proclaims National Service Week March 23 – 29
Encourages Residents to Volunteer in their Communities and Take Part in April 1, 2014 Day of Recognition
April 19 - Governor Quinn Announces Investments to Conserve Lake Michigan Shoreline
Visits Volunteer Beach Clean-up to Announce Investments That Will Support Environmental Education and Stewardship Projects
April 21 - Governor Quinn Proclaims Tuesday, April 22, Earth Day in Illinois
Urges People Across the State to Go Green and Continue Environmental Consciousness
April 23 - Governor Quinn Honors Illinoisans for Exemplary Community Service
Governor's Volunteer Service Awards Highlight Volunteerism
May 13 - Governor Quinn Announces $4.4 Million Investment in AmeriCorps Service Program
Federal Funding Will Support 1,004 AmeriCorps Members
July 13 - Governor Quinn Announces Additional $4 Million Federal Grant for AmeriCorps Programs
September 10 - Serve Illinois to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of AmeriCorps in State's Capital
President Obama to Give Remarks from Washington, D.C.
December 8 - Operation AmeriCorps Funds Available from IDPH
Grants designed to improve, strengthen Illinois communities
December 9 - State Seeks Nominations for Governor's Volunteer Service Awards
Winners to be honored at a special ceremony at the Executive Mansion
December 12 - Illinois Ranks #1 in Volunteer Rate Among the Country's 8 Largest States
2.57 Million Illinoisans Give $7.2 Billion in Service
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2013
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
June 25 - Massachusetts Governor to Make Good on Stanley Cup Wager with Governor Quinn This Summer
Stanley Cup Will Soon Arrive at Executive Mansion for Public Viewing
July 23 - Massachusetts Governor Makes Good on Stanley Cup Wager with Governor Quinn
Governor Deval Patrick Joins Governor Quinn to Volunteer at Greater Chicago Food Depository
September 10 - AmeriCorps Funds Now Available from IDHS
Grants designed to improve, strengthen Illinois communities
October 7 - Governor Quinn and Serve Illinois Commission Announce $7.5 Million Federal Grant for AmeriCorps Programs
Begins yearlong 20th anniversary celebration of AmeriCorps
December 1 - Governor Quinn Salutes "CNN Heroes" Awardee
Declares Sunday "Chad Pregracke Day" to honor East Moline river advocate
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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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