Jr. Joshua E. Neiman, Esq. It encourages volunteerism and rekindles the habits of the heart. It fosters the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor that made our country great.
National service is about real people offering real help to real communities.
U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski National Service in Maryland Getting things done in Maryland . More than 360,000 people of all ages and backgrounds are helping to solve problems and strengthen communities through 83 national service projects across Maryland. Serving through local nonprofits, schools, religious organizations and other groups, these citizens tutor and mentor children, coordinate after-school programs, build homes, organize neighborhood watch groups, clean parks, recruit volunteers, and accomplish other things to improve communities. This year AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps, will provide more than 1,300 individuals the opportunity to spend a year serving in Maryland communities. Two-thirds of AmeriCorps grants are made by the Governor's Commission on Service.