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Statewide community service program wins major grant

MT (6/24/2009)

http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2009/06/24/bnews//br53.txt

College students across Montana will have the opportunity to serve their communities and receive increased financial aid for their efforts during the next several years.

The Montana Campus Compact, a statewide nonprofit organization based at the University of Montana, recently received notice that its Campus Corps program will get a funding boost of $758,333 in a competitive award grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The new grant will allow MTCC to support the service efforts of more than 950 college students.

Read the full story in the Missoulian.

Service and service-learning have really helped shape my values and beliefs. I won't settle for a job; I want a career that makes a difference."

-Nickie Lora, student, Saint Anselm College

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