Do you live in the #Seattle area? ParentMap has published a great events calendar of organized events to help connect Washingtonians to their history. 👉 www.parentmap.com/.../america-... #ServiceUnites #serviceproud #250andbeyond #America250 #civicengagement #CommunityImpact #giveback

"We can look around us and see how we help others, help individuals and organizations, and tie that back to how the United States became the United States." Wise words... www.youtube.com/watch?v=teOf... Share YOUR story: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericanstory #service #volunteering #democracy

The VALUE of volunteer #service in America is enormous! Service and #volunteering is crucial - it's what helps bind us together in communities and helps strengthen #democracy. Share YOUR story: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericanstory #ServiceUnites #250andbeyond #OurAmericanStory #NMCFS

What does service look like for you? Addie is a #volunteer exemplar! 👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnWL... Learn more: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericanstory @independentsector.bsky.social @americorps.bsky.social #ServiceUnites #250andbeyond #OurAmericanStory #NMCFS #storiesofservice

"Giving 4th" is a new movement from America 250 to donate to organizations on #July4th. How have orgs helped you or your community in the past year with their #service? Help #NMCFS continue to celebrate service in all its forms by donating here: nmcfs.org/donate/ #America250 #OurAmericanStory

"Service, citizenship, and community are at the heart of all of it." ~Sara Botstein, Co-Director and Producer, PBS’s The American Revolution Share ❤️your❤️ story here: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericanstory @independentsector.bsky.social #250andbeyond #OurAmericanStory #America250 #july4th

👉 Since America's founding 250 years ago, service to others has consistently woven the foundation and spirit of who we are. Learn more: www.250andbeyond.com/OurAmericanStory @independentsector.bsky.social #250andbeyond #America250 #CommunityImpact #giveback #NMCFS #storiesofservice

What does it mean to be a "Community of Service"? Edmonds, WA knows. They embody the spirit of service! independentsector.org/blog/edmonds... 💪 A Model for the Next 250 Years @independentsector.bsky.social #communityofservice #serviceproud #volunteerism #OurAmericanStory #250andBeyond

📣 Civic Season is in session! Civic Season celebrates community through connection, reflection, and action. Create a potluck and share your story of community, service, and insight! Learn more: www.nmcfs.org/Potlucks #CivicSeason #CivicSeason2026 #ServiceProud #250andbeyond #OurAmericanStory

Today is #TogetherTuesday, June 23rd! We invite you to host a Potlucks & Perspectives gathering to share the spirit of community and giving. Be part of the national narrative of generosity: www.nmcfs.org/TogetherTuesday @givingtuesday.bsky.social #OurAmericanStory #GivingTuesday #250andBeyond

💪 Edmonds, WA becomes country’s first ‘Community of Service’! Learn more: www.heraldnet.com/2026/06/07/e... Contact us to learn more about this initiative, and how your city can become the next Community of Service! #communityofservice #serviceproud #volunteerism #democracy #OurAmericanStory

"Service is an essential part of our democracy and we need it in order to strengthen our civic infrastructure moving forward." ~Maureen Eccleston Join in celebrating service service across the nation by submitting your story at: 👉️ www.250andbeyond.com/OurAmericanStory #250andbeyond #America250

Create a Museum of Service on your #campus! ASU, Next Generation Service Corps, put together this campus exhibit training video which outlines the purpose and process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8_H... #NMCFS free resource: www.nmcfs.org/resources #highered #museumofservice #education #service

Make sure your community's story of service is told! On #TogetherTuesday, June 23rd, host a Potlucks & Perspectives gathering to uncover local heroes and capture their inspiring experiences. Learn more: www.nmcfs.org/TogetherTuesday #OurAmericanStory #TogetherTuesday #BeThePeople

💯 Edmonds, WA becomes the first U.S. city to be designated a “Community of Service” lynnwoodtimes.com/2026/06/08/e... Want to learn more? Contact us to discuss how to certify your town or city as a Community of Service. #communityofservice #democracy #serviceproud #volunteerism #service #NMCFS

Make sure your community's story of service is told! On #TogetherTuesday, June 23rd, host a Potlucks & Perspectives gathering to uncover local heroes and capture their inspiring experiences. Learn more: www.nmcfs.org/TogetherTuesday #OurAmericanStory #TogetherTuesday #BeThePeople

Edmonds Serves, the first Community of Service 🙋‍♀️ in the nation, is LIVE! Edmonds, WA is the first official Community of Service where #volunteerism is publicly recognized and embedded into everyday life. 👉 www.edmondsbeacon.com/stories/edmo... #democracy #service #serviceproud #edmonds #NMCFS

"It's so beautiful to experience the feeling of knowing that you're making an impact in someone's life." Oyinkansola helps women new in faith at her church - see how helping others lights her up! Submit your story: 👉️ www.250andbeyond.com/OurAmericanStory #ServiceProud #250andbeyond

Join us on June 23, 2026, for #TogetherTuesday (like GivingTuesday but in June!) by hosting your own grassroots Potlucks & Perspectives gathering. The goal is simple: gather and share! Learn more: www.nmcfs.org/TogetherTuesday #GivingTuesday #BeThePeople #OurAmericanStory #StoriesOfService

Hear 3 amazing high schoolers describe their service journey, from volunteering in local food kitchens to practicing service to prepare for political office. And, they've created their own Museum of Service - a model for other schools! youtu.be/Z0_sgBDKxGs #250andBeyond #OurAmericanStory

"Service helps you feel less isolated, makes you feel part of something." youtu.be/JRL5gCv0iQA Hear Cait's inspiring journey and join us in celebrating the spirit of service across America! 👉️ Have a story of service? Submit it here: 👉️ www.250andbeyond.com/OurAmericanStory #250andbeyond

"I've seen people of all kinds come together and make a difference for people of all kinds." Meet Linda Mathes, a self proclaimed "poster child" for service. Join us in celebrating the spirit of service across America! 👉️ Submit your story www.250andbeyond.com/OurAmericanStory #250andbeyond

The #American story is profoundly shaped by our shared commitment to serving the greater good. Explore this legacy with "The American Tradition of Service"—a FREE, ready-to-print #exhibit for your #community! 🏛️ www.nmcfs.org/resources/the-american-tradition-of-service #OurAmericanStory

"Our neighborhood is united by more than just streets." Watch how a 100-year-old park in Cocoa, #Florida brought neighbors together to rebuild after hurricanes and support each other in crisis. For #IdealistDay (June 6), share YOUR #community's story! buff.ly/nobXSR7 #OurAmericanStory

#WeThePeople isn't just rhetoric—it’s an invitation to take part in building a just society. Join the 137M+ #Americans who contribute to their communities every year! How will you serve? Download our FREE ready-to-print #exhibit and inspire your #community today. buff.ly/RZ1afoM

#AmeriCorps alum Dr. Glenda Wright shares how local acts of service in Kentucky—like building digital food pantry guides or gifting a car to a former foster youth—create generational change. "Real people, real work, real love. That's the difference."

Abigail Adams urged the Continental Congress to remember the ladies. Harriet Tubman put the nation's founding ideals into practice by leading others to freedom. Without the #service of All The People, The Revolution and the "American Experiment" would never have succeeded. #USA250 #History

In this installment of #OurAmericanStory, Amy Weiss shares how the Jewish service movement mobilizes individuals to serve alongside their neighbors, honoring the tradition of #TikkunOlam. It’s about showing up for others, celebrating America’s diversity, and moving our country forward.

From the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts, generation after generation have laid down their lives for a cause greater than themselves. Today, we honor the brave men and women who, across two and a half centuries, laid down their lives to secure the freedoms we hold dear. We will never forget.

Rod Martinez share the incredible work being done through violence interruption and "credible messenger" mentoring programs. Beyond the impact on youth, there's another benefit to service: the #community you build. Tackling issues alongside #passionate people often leads to lifelong friendships.

Did you know Benjamin Franklin was the founder of the first #volunteer fire company? The founders of the #UnitedStates championed the service ideal in many ways. Learn more about how the #AmericanRevolution created a new idea of citizenship rooted in service. buff.ly/RZ1afoM #WeThePeople

The #AmericanRevolution pioneered a new idea of citizenship rooted in serving the "common good" Explore the roots of our civic duty with "The American Tradition of Service," a FREE ready-to-print exhibit for your community! #250andBeyond #AmericanRevolution #USA250

🌷 Service is blooming in Edmonds, Washington! Local businesses and venues are displaying posters that highlight the incredible, everyday volunteers who make the city such a wonderful place to live. Combined with events, they are making service visible, valued, and embedded into daily life.

Does a year of national service really change the rest of your life? Absolutely. In the special "250 & Beyond" series of the #AmeriCorps Connections podcast guests discuss how their national #service sparked a lifetime of doing good. buff.ly/x3srlQG

Laura reflects on her time serving with #AmeriCorps in 2001, an experience that taught her the incredible impact of teamwork. From local #community improvements to responding to national tragedies like 9/11, her story highlights the strength found in coming together for the greater good.

In a new blog, Dr. Watkins reflects on her closing conversation with Brian Baird at the #250&Beyond #Symposium, sharing 3 urgent lessons for the future of American service: ❤️ #CivilSociety is stepping up 🤍 #Youth are already leading 💙 We must share our stories to #inspire others! Link in comments!

"You recognize that there are a lot more similarities that we have than differences." 🇺🇸 For Stanley, giving back is about more than just showing up—it's about building genuine relationships and discovering our shared humanity. Share your community's story at www.250andbeyond.com/OurAmericanStory

Two weeks ago, we gathered at the 250 & Beyond: Our American Story Symposium to ask a critical question: How can service define the next 250 years of the American story? 🇺🇸 All session video clips are officially live at the link below. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#OurAmericanStory from the World Ocean School! In this submission, witness a beautiful narrative about #service as told through the perspective of Jill Hughes, ED at World Ocean School! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bgh...

On this #IdealistDay, we are excited to share Zack's story. He sees service taking shape in many ways: 🍎 Teachers staying late to go the extra mile for young people. 📚 Students stepping up to tutor in reading and math. 🪴 Friends building community through street cleanups. #OurAmericanStory

In a recent @PBS @NewsHour's "America at a Crossroads" Judy Woodruff explores how volunteering became a defining part of our national identity—from Benjamin Franklin’s first volunteer fire brigade in 1736 to the 100,000+ hours donated at community food banks today. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

What's the story of #service in your community? ⭐️ We want to hear from you! ⭐️ ⭐️ Submit here: www.250andbeyond.com/ouramericanstory "Service in my community matters greatly, now more than ever." ~ Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) #OurAmericanStory #America250 #civicengagement #storiesofservice

Receive #funding to organize student-led #volunteer #service projects in observance of 9/11 Day! 👉️ Applications DUE June 1. Learn more: 911day.org/grants/campu... #serviceprojects #hungerrelief #911day #civicengagement #CommunityImpact #giveback #NMCFS #volunteering

This is the start of something big: Communities of Service, and it's starting in #Edmonds, WA. Edmonds Serves challenges community to join in building, celebrating and spreading shared culture of #service myedmondsnews.com/2026/04/edmo... Want to learn more? Contact us! #volunteering

⭐We're live!⭐ Tune in NOW to the 2026 Service Symposium | 250 & Beyond: Our American Story We hope you will join us! TUNE IN: bit.ly/250andBeyond 4/24: 10am - 3:45 ET / Cost: FREE More info: www.250andbeyond.com/symposium #250andbeyond #America250 #2026servicesymposium #service

❤️ ❤️ SHOUT OUT & THANK YOU to the Bainum Family Foundation for being a Gold sponsor of our 2026 Service Symposium (April 24)! ⭐️ Learn more about our 2026 Service Symposium and register - 1 day left! www.250andbeyond.com/symposium #250andbeyond #America250 #2026ServiceSymposium #service

‼️ LAST CHANCE to register to watch the FREE livestream of the 2026 Service Symposium (April 24) ‼️ You still have time! ⭐️❤️ Learn more and register here: www.250andbeyond.com/symposium ❤️⭐️ #250andbeyond #OurAmericanStory #Democracy #America250 #2026ServiceSymposium #service #volunteering

❤️ ❤️ SHOUT OUT & THANK YOU to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for being a sponsor of our 2026 Service Symposium (April 24)! ⭐️ Learn more about our 2026 Service Symposium and register (2 days left!) here: www.250andbeyond.com/symposium #America250 #2026ServiceSymposium #service #volunteering

‼️ Only 2 DAYS LEFT to register FREE for the 2026 Service Symposium (April 24) ‼️ You still have time! ⭐️❤️ Learn more and register here: www.250andbeyond.com/symposium ❤️⭐️ #250andbeyond #America250 #2026ServiceSymposium #service #volunteering

⭐️ Making Service Visible and Valued - Panel discussion announcement! 2026 Service Symposium PANEL, April 24 (free registration, see below) Agenda, speakers, and FREE registration here: www.250andbeyond/symposium #250andbeyond #America250 #2026ServiceSymposium #volunteering #service