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RPCVCO Grants $2000 to 3 Peace Corps Projects
At the annual board retreat this past weekend, the RPCVs of Colorado (RPCVCO) granted over $2,000 from the Don Curtis Giving Fund to 3 current Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) projects. Money from the Don Curtis Giving Fund comes from the sale of Peace Corps calendars and other merchandise.Two of the projects had ties to Colorado (the current PCV is from Colorado), while the third project's focus was related to our 3 year area of focus…
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NPCA President's Statement on President's Remark on Foreign Countries
The following statement from the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) was shared on Jan. 21, 2018.NPCA President's Statement on President Trump's Remark On Foreign Countries(On Friday, the National Peace Corps Association released the following statement in the aftermath of news reports pertaining to President Trump's Thursday comments on U.S. immigration policy)Last week, National Peace Corps Association praised President Trump for his excellent nomination for Peace Corps Director. Today, however, we are obliged to take exception…
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RPCVCO and Partners Welcome Ashley Bell
On Thursday, December 8, a reception was held for Ashley Bell, Peace Corps Associate Director of External Affairs. The reception was organized in partnership with the Global Livingston Institute and Partnering for Peace, the affiliate network group working to strengthen ties between Rotary and Peace Corps. Though Mr. Bell has been to Denver a few times since being named Associate Director of External Affairs, this reception was the first time there has been an opportunity…
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Congratulations Barbara Kaare-Lopez on Outstanding RPCV Award!
We're excited to announce that Barbara Kaare-Lopez was honored with the 2017 Outstanding Returning Peace Corps Volunteer award, which was given as part of the Governor's Service Awards, presented by Serve Colorado, on September 7, 2017. Barbara served in Honduras from 1978 to 1980. She was nominated by the board as her "outgoing personality and compassionate naturre has allowed her to connect with and make a difference in many people's lives over the years." Barbara…
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Nominations Open for 2017 Governor's Service Awards
Do you know an amazing RPCV? Nominate them the Outstanding Returning Peace Corps Volunteer award! Serve Colorado, the Governor’s Commission on Community Service, is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Governor’s Service Awards which are presented in recognition and appreciation of outstanding contribution to volunteerism and service throughout the State of Colorado. Award categories include: Outstanding Returning Peach Corps Volunteer Outstanding Volunteer Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Outstanding Community Leader Outstanding Nonprofit Organization Outstanding AmeriCorps State/National Member…