Anyhow, Obama has pushed through a bill that boosts community service type of funding.
From what I can see, especially in the community I once lived in, this is a tiny drop into a massive ocean. But every little bit helps.
Generally we approve, but watch out for those little Hitler control freaks who somehow manage to get into a position to dispatch nothing but bile into a well intentioned program.
McClatchy: Congress gives community service programs a boost
...allow the 16-year-old AmeriCorps and other government-backed service programs to expand from 75,000 positions to 250,000.
Middle and high school students participating in summer programs could get up to $500 to help pay education costs. Service corps volunteers, who are usually college age, could get as much as $5,350 next year to help with the cost of college, up from the current $4,725.
In another innovation, people over 55 could qualify for "Silver Scholar Awards" of $1,000 for at least 350 hours of service, or "Encore Fellowships" that would help them make a transition into full or regular part-time service.
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