The Street Ministry of Sacramento Honors Support Sacramento with

President’s Volunteer Service Award

 Award is a Prestigious National Honor for Volunteer Service

Sacramento CA – The Street Ministry today announced it has awarded Support Sacramento with the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service. Established in 2003, the Award is available on an annual basis to individuals, groups and families who have met or exceeded requirements for volunteer service and have demonstrated exemplary citizenship through volunteering. As one of thousands of Certifying Organizations participating in the Award program, The Street Ministry confers the award to recognize the outstanding achievements of its volunteers. Support Sacramento has only a short history of volunteer service, and more than 12 volunteers perform community service hours of more than 1800 hours this year alone on behalf of the organization. Support Sacramento performs minor auto and household repairs for families of Deployed troop around Sacramento and northern California as well as operates the Support Sacramento Welcoming Center at Sacramento International Airport for troops in transit. “In his 2002 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush created the USA Freedom Corps, and called on every American to make a lifelong commitment to volunteer service.  The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals and families who have answered that call,” said Christopher Garrett Senior Chaplain, of The Street Ministry “America’s volunteers work to make our communities stronger and safer. As a Certifying Organization for the Award program, The Street Ministry is proud to be aligned with this prestigious volunteer award, and we are especially proud of our volunteers who have made volunteer service a central part of their lives.” The President’s Volunteer Service Award is an award for volunteer service that every American – from every age and every walk of life – can aspire to achieve.  To be eligible to receive the Award, individuals, families and groups submit a record of their annual volunteer service hours to participating Certifying Organizations, such as The Street Ministry, that will verify the service and deliver the Award. Award eligibility for individuals and groups is based on hour requirements varying by age.  “These recipients of the President’s Volunteer Service Award are role models for all Americans,” Chaplain Garrett said.  “Each volunteer hour contributed makes a difference in improving the quality of life for others, and I encourage everyone to contribute to our community by volunteering.  Volunteers bring us closer together as families, as communities and as a Nation, through their commitment.” The Award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, a group created by President Bush to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making to our Nation.  Chaired by two-time Super Bowl Champion Darrell Green, with former U.S. Senators Bob Dole and John Glenn as honorary co-chairs, the Council comprises leaders in government, media, entertainment, business, education, nonprofits and volunteer service organizations, and community volunteering.