Earlier this month, representatives from Wells Fargo visited our office to present us with a $25,000 grant to sustain our work. They have been a dedicated supporter for several years and have also donated space for program events at local bank branches, and nearly 100 volunteer hours from bank employees in 2014 alone.

On April 7, Mayor Steven Fulop recognized our nine AmeriCorps VISTAs for their service during the 3rd Annual Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service event hosted at City Hall. Fulop joined nearly 3,000 mayors across the country in delivering proclamations to their city's volunteers. During the event, VISTAs from our programs department--Jill Burgy and David Rosenthal--each delivered a testimonial about their experiences. Join us in congratulating our awesome volunteer team members! Learn more about the event here. 

Each of our VISTAs also shared why they dedicate a year of their life to public service. See what they had to say here.

CBA Grad Received His Small Business Association (SBA) Certificate 

 Congratulations to Rising Tide Entrepreneur Simon Peters who recently obtained certifications that allow him to do business with the federal government. He is now a subcontractor for the Department of Veteran Affairs, providing high-tech mobility equipment and repairs to U.S. veterans. Learn more about his story here.   

"Of all the services I've ever provided, working with the men and women who served our great country is the greatest job in the world to have. To see these war veterans come back home after serving, needing someone to help them, and being able to give that help and be a part of their lives, that's something really great for me," Simon said.