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MORS DAY � , 411iMY COMMUNITY • of Recognition for R National Service Mayors Da f. , . Y o Recognition for LEAGUE �,�,", National Service: April 1 , 2014 of CITIES Aff CITIES OF SERVICE // in cities he nation's mayors are increasingly turning to national service as a cost- effective strategy to address city challenges. By unleashing the power of citizens, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs have a positive and lasting national service is impact— making our cities better places to live. To spotlight the impact of tackling national service and thank those who serve, mayors across the country will problems and participate in the second-annual Mayors Day of Recognition for National strengthening Service on April 1, 2014. On this day, mayors will hold public events and use communities. On traditional and social media to highlight the value and impact of national service April 1, 2014, to the nation's cities. Last year, 832 Mayors representing nearly 100 million citizens participated in the inaugural Mayors Day of Recognition for National Mayors across Service. The initiative is being led by the Corporation for National and countg will thank Community Service; Cities of Service; the National League of Cities; and Mesa, those / and AZ, Mayor Scott Smith, President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. reco National Service: A Resource for Cities Why a Mayors Day of Recognition? As the federal agency for national service As solution-focused local elected officials, impact on and volunteering, CNCS annually engages mayors have a unique role in this country. My five million citizens in service at more than Mayors' focus on engaging citizens and ayors •/ / 70,000 sites in 8,500 cities across the country. meeting local needs matches CNCS's mission Recognifionjor Through AmeriCorps,VISTA, NCCC, to improve lives, strengthen communities, Senior Corps, the Social Innovation Fund, and foster civic engagement. CNCS's priority National Service. and other programs, CNCS leverages federal on expanding economic opportunity to and private funds to support organizations create sustainable and resilient communities that achieve measurable results where the directly aligns with the goals of mayors.A need is greatest.A significant portion of this coordinated day of recognition presents a investment is focused on cities. Whether unique opportunity to spotlight the key role supporting food banks and homeless that national service plays in solving local 1201 New York Ave., W shelters,restoring city parks, building homes, problems and challenges. Participating in the WasWngton,DC 20525 providing health services,tutoring and day will highlight the impact of citizen mentoring students,and managing community service, show support for nonprofit and 202-606-5000 volunteers,national service members help national service groups,and inspire more ' =' mayors tackle tough problems. residents to serve in their communities.