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Shawn will tell you that national service saved his life.

"Selfless, targeted service through kindness and community — that's a labor of love." ~Shawn Durnen

👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=es4SO38FyJs

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250 & Beyond | Selfless, Targeted Service. A Labor of Love." | Shawn Durnen
YouTube video by AmeriCorps Connection
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July 31, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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SEWA Forum 2026 (virtual) is coming up on August 22-23, register now - it's #FREE!

An annual forum to celebrate, strengthen, and reimagine the power of sewa (selfless service).

sewausa.zohobackstage.com/SewaForum2026

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Sewa Forum 2026
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August 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Repair the world. Leave it better than you found it. Ask the community what "better" looks like, then do what you can.

Another wonderful vodcast from Nicki Fiocco and the AmeriCorps Connections podcast!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQfT...

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250 & Beyond | Show Up. Do What You Can. Be Ready to Leave." | Alex Schwartz 👉Happy Earth Day! 🌍🌎🌏
YouTube video by AmeriCorps Connection
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August 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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"I inspire people to go into schools, to read to students, to share their stories of service." ~JoAnna Arnold PhD, Americus, GA

youtu.be/WL7NWVaKgv0?...

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JoAnna Arnold PhD | Our American Story | Amicus, GA
YouTube video by National Museum and Center for Service
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July 31, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Girls Scouts are ready to tell their service stories! What wonderful synergy with #NMCFS - we're all in to make a better world.

Last day of the Girl Scouts Unite convention in DC.

(Feel that energy?)

#girlscouts #serviceunites #CivicEngagement #250andBeyond
July 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Friday fun!

#GirlScoutsUnite2026

Pics from Girl Scouts Unite conference in DC!

Girl Scouts helps girls find their voice and power to help build a better world and they exemplify service.

Go Girl Scouts!

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July 24, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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When "using my time and my voice and my abilities to give back to help people...it just felt good." ~Max Levites

Ever had the Helpers High?

💪 Tell us about it: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericans...

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July 24, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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With his expertise in #civicengagement, we asked Trygve a question that's on many people's minds.

His response was deep and inciteful:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbC8...

Share your story of service: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericanstory

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Trygve Throntveit | Our American Story | Minneapolis, MN
YouTube video by National Museum and Center for Service
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July 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Service and #volunteering: As an #immigrant, finding community; as a retiree, finding new purpose.

This is Our American Story.

What is your story of service? Let us know:
www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericans...

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July 21, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Dr. Sam Hancock is convinced service is: "...what makes societies work. It's that connective tissue - mind, body, and spirit - that brings everybody together."

How does service weave the fabric of your community?

Tell us: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericans...

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July 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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👀 This is a very important read about the power of helping one another in a time where civic trust is decreasing.

www.givingtuesday.org/blog/civic-t...

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Civic ties are fraying. There is a path to repair.
TogetherTuesday brings communities across the U.S. together on June 23 for simple acts of generosity that strengthen connection and impact.
www.givingtuesday.org
July 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Do you like #volunteering?

This could be for you: www.volunteeralive.org/communities....

Communities of practice organized around topical engagement areas where you can register and get involved.

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Communities of Practice
AL!VE Communities of Practice connect volunteer engagement professionals to learn together, share best practices, and solve real-world challenges.
www.volunteeralive.org
July 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Do you live in the #Seattle area?
ParentMap has published a great events calendar of organized events to help connect Washingtonians to their history.

👉 www.parentmap.com/.../america-...

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America’s 250th: Celebrate at These Seattle-Area Events
A curated list of America 250 events, including parades and exhibits near Seattle that celebrate the anniversary.
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July 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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The VALUE of volunteer #service in America is enormous!

Service and #volunteering is crucial - it's what helps bind us together in communities and helps strengthen #democracy.

Share YOUR story:
www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericanstory

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July 7, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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What does service look like for you?

Addie is a #volunteer exemplar!

👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnWL...

Learn more: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericanstory

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Service Heals the World Addie Madchen 250&Beyond
YouTube video by AmeriCorps Connection
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July 7, 2026 at 4:41 PM