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Over 74M Americans volunteer yearly, yet 53% of adults view fellow citizens as morally bad. The National Museum and Center for Service (NMCFS) is bridging this visibility gap to rebuild civic trust.

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Why we’re making service to others visible and valued
In a world that feels increasingly divided, we often overlook the most powerful bridge we have: the spirit of service. At the National Museum and Center for Service (NMCFS), we are on a mission to…
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September 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Service acts as a bridge builder in times of division. When local acts of generosity are made visible, civic intent rises across the entire community.

Watch how NMCFS brings service to light in schools, libraries, and public spaces.

#CivicEngagement #MissionDriven #SocialGood #ServiceLearning
August 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Our 2026-2029 strategic plan: A nation united through service | National Museum and Center for Service
We are thrilled to announce the release of the National Museum and Center for Service (NMCFS) 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. Over the next three years, we are embarking on an ambitious journey to build a…
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August 14, 2026 at 1:02 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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#serviceunites #youthinservice #250andbeyond #girlscouts #NMCFS
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...

#serviceunites #OurAmericanStory #civicengagement #giveback #NMCFS #storiesofservice #volunteerism
July 24, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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"There is a renaissance in civic engagement and civic learning in education which includes ..."

~Trygve Throntveit, Professor in Higher Education, National Civics Fellow at Stanford University.

Share your story: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericans...

#OurAmericanStory #civicengagement #NMCFS
July 20, 2026 at 10:03 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

#ServiceUnites #250andbeyond #OurAmericanStory #NMCFS
July 7, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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What does service look like for you?

Addie is a #volunteer exemplar!

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Learn more: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericanstory

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Service Heals the World Addie Madchen 250&Beyond
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July 7, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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"Giving 4th" is a new movement from America 250 to donate to organizations on #July4th.

How have orgs helped you or your community in the past year with their #service?

Help #NMCFS continue to celebrate service in all its forms by donating here: nmcfs.org/donate/

#America250 #OurAmericanStory
Donate | National Museum and Center for Service
Thank you for considering a donation to the National Museum and Center for Service. Your generous gift supports NMCFS’s mission to inspire hope and connection by making service to others visible in al...
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July 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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👉 Since America's founding 250 years ago, service to others has consistently woven the foundation and spirit of who we are.

Learn more: www.250andbeyond.com/OurAmericanStory

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#250andbeyond #America250 #CommunityImpact #giveback #NMCFS #storiesofservice
June 29, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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Create a Museum of Service on your #campus!

ASU, Next Generation Service Corps, put together this campus exhibit training video which outlines the purpose and process:
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#NMCFS free resource: www.nmcfs.org/resources

#highered #museumofservice #education #service
National Museum and Center For Service Training #1
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June 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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💯 Edmonds, WA becomes the first U.S. city to be designated a “Community of Service”

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Want to learn more? Contact us to discuss how to certify your town or city as a Community of Service.

#communityofservice #democracy #serviceproud #volunteerism #service #NMCFS
Edmonds first U.S. city to be designated a "Community of Service" - Lynnwood Times
The city of Edmonds is officially the first U.S. city to be recognized as a "Community of Service," launching Edmonds Serves on Saturday.
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June 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Edmonds Serves, the first Community of Service 🙋‍♀️ in the nation, is LIVE!

Edmonds, WA is the first official Community of Service where #volunteerism is publicly recognized and embedded into everyday life.

👉 www.edmondsbeacon.com/stories/edmo...

#democracy #service #serviceproud #edmonds #NMCFS
Edmonds Serves' goal: Broader community volunteerism - Edmonds Beacon
After a month of prep work, a volunteer initiative called Edmonds Serves, founded by a former Edmonds U.S. Congressman in conjunction with local business owners, is live. Now – in a city known …
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June 17, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Hear 3 amazing high schoolers describe their service journey, from volunteering in local food kitchens to practicing service to prepare for political office.

And, they've created their own Museum of Service - a model for other schools!

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Sidwell Friends NMCFS Project
High school students at Sidwell in Washington DC talk about how and why they have created an NMCFS project and service 'museum' at Sidwell, and how they would like to see their efforts propagate to…
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June 15, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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#250andbeyond #OurAmericanStory #Democracy #America250 #civicengagement #CommunityImpact #giveback #NMCFS #storiesofservice
May 4, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Receive #funding to organize student-led #volunteer #service projects in observance of 9/11 Day!

👉️ Applications DUE June 1. Learn more: 911day.org/grants/campu...

#serviceprojects #hungerrelief #911day #civicengagement #CommunityImpact #giveback #NMCFS #volunteering
Support the 9/11 National Day of Service
September 11 National Day of Service & Remembrance. Our mission is to transform 9/11 from a day of tragedy into a day of doing good.
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May 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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2026 Service Symposium: Our American Story, April 24 - Agenda and full Speaker list is LIVE!

Don't forget to register for FREE to watch the live broadcast.

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April 17, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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⭐️ Share a story about community service ⭐️

We're looking for inspiring stories about service in our nation. Here's a great one from RE Sources in Bellingham, WA.

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❤️ Share: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericanstory ❤️

#250andbeyond #OurAmericanStory #America250 #NMCFS #storiesofservice
Re Sources in Bellingham share their story of Service.
Founded in 1982, RE Sources is a nonprofit organization working to protect the environment and communities of the central Salish Sea region and our climate. RE Sources catalyzes community action to…
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April 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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How does ⭐️ service ⭐️ manifest in your community?

We're looking for inspiring stories about service in our nation. Here's a great one from Sarah Botstein.

❤️ Share your story here: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericanstory ❤️

#250andbeyond #OurAmericanStory #America250 #NMCFS #storiesofservice
April 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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What if service was not just an action, but infrastructure?

Tune in TODAY 4/9, 11am PT/2pm ET, The Bliss Business Podcast, to find out.

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Service is something we build into how we lead, operate, and grow.

#TheBlissBusinessPodcast #ServiceLeadership #PurposeDrivenBusiness #NMCFS
April 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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What is your ⭐️ story of service ⭐️ in your community?

"It feels like service is people just doing their bit." - Hon. Donna Edwards (D-MD)

❤️ Share your story here: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericanstory ❤️

#250andbeyond #OurAmericanStory #America250 #civicengagement #NMCFS #storiesofservice
April 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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What if service was not just an action, but infrastructure?

Tune in on Th. April 9, 11am PDT, The Bliss Business Podcast, to find out.

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Service is something we build into how we lead, operate, and grow.

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April 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Who We Play For was founded when a 15 yr old, friend and teammate suddenly died of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Who We Play For seeks to end SCA incidents and increase advocacy.

Read their inspiring story: www.nmcfs.org/post/whoweplayfor-storyofservice

#StoriesofService #civicengagement #NMCFS #SCA
March 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Join host Brian Baird and filmmaker Sarah Botstein and former U.S. Representatives as they discuss how this "great machine" of government relies on representatives who prioritize the common good over selfish ambition.

www.250andbeyond.com/conversation

#250andbeyond #OurAmericanStory #NMCFS
March 17, 2026 at 7:02 PM