The 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) takes place April 23–29, 2023. During the 2023 NCVRW, OVC will host a Candlelight Vigil and a second event that elevates victims’ voices and those of the many dedicated professionals and volunteers who advocate on their behalf. The annual National Crime Victims’ ...

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

September 25 is National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. The observance pays tribute to murder victims and their surviving family members. Crime victims and survivors will gather at events across the country to commemorate this Day of Remembrance by focusing on the impact murder has on families and communities, ...

Resource: 9/11 Service Day Public Service Announcement

This public service announcement (PSA) calls on Americans to come together in service to help our communities and rekindle the spirit of unity that swept the nation after 9/11. The video can be shared on social media channels. Learn more.

Resource: Hispanic Heritage Month Fun Facts

This handout for students provides information about Hispanic Heritage Month and presents Census Bureau data on demographics and contributions from Americans with Hispanic origins. The accompanying teaching guide offers ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month activities at all grade levels. Learn more. ...

September 11 is National Day of Service and Remembrance

September 11, 2022, marks 21 years since 9/11. It is also the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Americans across all walks of life are encouraged to come together in service to honor those lost on 9/11 and those whose lives were forever changed. Learn more and register to serve.

Community Economic Development Focus on Energy Communities

The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services will solicit applications to award approximately $3.2 million in Community Economic Development (CED) discretionary grant funds to Community Development Corporations for CED projects that will be located in and serve energy communities – communities that have either experienced employment loss ...

Resource: OnTheMap for Emergency Management

This public data tool provides access to U.S. population and workforce statistics, in real-time, for areas being affected by natural disasters. The tool allows users to retrieve reports containing detailed workforce, population, and housing characteristics for hurricanes, floods, wildfires, winter storms, and federal disaster declaration areas. Learn more. ...

Youth Ambassadors for Community Service 2023

Program Description The U.S. Embassy France Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for U.S. and French organizations to submit applications to implement an exchange program for 30 to 40 French high school students, in the United States, for ten to fifteen days in ...

Resource: Youth Connections Community

This website is an online learning destination for public workforce system staff and partners who serve youth in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program. The community is intended for youth workforce practitioners, stakeholder partners, and others to discuss and share promising practices, access technical assistance tools, and ...

Resource: AmeriCorps Equity Action Plan

AmeriCorps launched its equity action plan (PDF, 13 pages) on April 26 in accordance with President Biden’s Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. The Equity Plan focuses on the following topics: Advancing Civil Rights Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Corps Partnering with Native ...

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