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America 'Celebrates Volunteers!' During National Volunteer Week, April 27 - May 3, 2003

America 'Celebrates Volunteers!' During National Volunteer Week, April 27 - May 3, 2003

Published 03-07-03

Submitted by Points of Light

WASHINGTON,DC - The nation will commemorate the 30th annual National Volunteer Week, April 27-May 3, in recognition and celebration of volunteers at the local, state and national level. The Week's theme, "Celebrate Volunteers -- The Spirit of America!" reflects Americans' resolve to maintain the tradition of neighbor helping neighbor. Coordinated by the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network, and sponsored by AT&T and AMS, the national week of service is designed to increase the number of volunteers throughout the nation by connecting citizens to service projects in their communities. During National Volunteer Week, millions of volunteers of all ages will participate in local community service projects and ceremonies honoring our nation's men, women and young people for their outstanding contributions to their communities over the past year.

"Volunteering isn't simply nice to do; it's necessary for the health of our democracy. America runs on the spirit of volunteering," said Robert K. Goodwin, president and CEO of the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network. "Without the efforts of millions of men, women and children who give their time to help others in their communities, our country would be a different place."

This year, National Volunteer Week marks the completion of a special initiative of the Foundation, called Unity in the Spirit of America (USA). Signed into law by President George W. Bush on January 10, 2002, the USA initiative called on citizens to conduct volunteer projects in honor of those whose lives were lost as a result of the September 11 terrorist attacks. As of February 2003, more than 4,000 projects have been registered as tributes to the nearly 500 victims listed on http://www.USA.Pointsoflight.org .

A number of other national events will take place during National Volunteer Week including the display and distribution of the winning design of a children's nationwide poster contest, sponsored by KUDOS(R) Brand and Kids Care Clubs, a program of the Points of Light Foundation, The theme is "Celebrate Volunteers -- the Spirit of America and Give KUDOS(R) to Kids Who care."

During National Volunteer Week, AT&T is partnering with the Points of Light Foundation's national network of Volunteer Centers to coordinate service projects in 10 cities as part of the "AT&T CARES: A Work Day in the Park." Between April 11 and May 6, thousands of AT&T employees will beautify parks and schools and participate in other volunteer projects in the communities where they live and work.

AMS, a global business and IT consulting firm, is partnering with volunteer centers throughout the United States in "Know-how to Win" youth projects in their local communities.

For more information on National Volunteer Week, sponsored events, or to get involved in local activities, call 1-800-VOLUNTEER or visit
http://www.1800volunteer.org .

The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network supports the vital work of millions of volunteers, who are helping to solve serious social problems in thousands of communities nationwide. For local volunteer activities, call 1-800-VOLUNTEER, or visit http://www.1800volunteer.org .

AT&T (http://www.att.com ) is among the premier voice, video and data communications companies in the world, serving businesses, consumers, and government. The company runs the largest, most sophisticated communications network in the U.S., backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs. A leading supplier of data, Internet and managed services for the public and private sectors, AT&T offers outsourcing and consulting to large businesses and government. The company is a market leader in local, long distance and Internet services, as well as transaction-based services like prepaid cards, collect calling and directory assistance. With approximately $37 billion of revenues, AT&T has relationships with about 50 million consumers and 4 million business customers, who depend on AT&T for high-quality communications. AT&T has garnered several awards for outstanding performance and customer service.

AMS is a global business and IT consulting firm whose customers include 44 states, local and provincial governments, a majority of federal agencies, and hundreds of companies in the Fortune 500. With deep industry experience and technical know-how in all levels of government and throughout the private sector, the company delivers results that measurably improve business performance and the relationship between an organization and its customers. Founded in 1970, AMS is headquartered in Fairfax, Va. with 50 offices worldwide. The company is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol AMSY. For detailed information about AMS, visit
http://www.ams.com .

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