President-elect Obama has published a comprehensive plan for involving Americans of all ages in service to their communities, the nation, and the world. Highlights of the plan include:
- creating five new service Corps to meet pressing social challenges
- expanding the Peace Corps, Senior Corps, and Americorps
- increasing funding and resources for service-learning at the elementary, high school, and college levels
- connecting disadvantaged young people with opportunities to serve and continue their education
- investing in the capacity and innovation of non-profits
- increasing support for members of the armed forces and their families
