Mayors Day of Recognition – April 9

Every day, in cities across America, national service is tackling tough problems and strengthening communities. Whether supporting food banks and homeless shelters, restoring city parks, building homes, managing community volunteers, providing health services, or tutoring and mentoring students, national service members help mayors tackle tough problems.

To spotlight the impact of national service and thank those who serve, mayors across the country will participate in the first-ever Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 9, 2013. On this day, mayors will hold public events and use traditional and social media to highlight the value and impact of national service to the nation’s cities.

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley has been chosen to be the lead organization for the national day of recognition in the Cedar Valley on April 9, 2013. This is a new initiative launched by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The day is designed to bring attention to CNCS programs and their members.

A proclamation has been prepared for this day of recognition and Mayor Crews and Mayor Clark will present it to local service organization members on Tuesday, April 9 at 4:00 p.m. along with a brief reception including photos and the opportunity for each program to share brief remarks about their work in the Cedar Valley. This event will take place at Heartland Vineyard Church (1405 Greenhill Road, Cedar Falls) and will last no longer than one hour.

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley works to promote and support effective volunteerism and to serve as the resource and coordination center for volunteers and community partnerships.

To secure volunteer opportunities call the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at 272-2087. Volunteer opportunities may also be accessed at www.vccv.org or Volunteer Solutions.