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Commission Mission
Mission
The mission of the Louisiana Serve Commission is to build and sustain high quality programs that meet the needs of Louisiana's citizens and promote an ethic of service.
History
In 1993, the Louisiana Serve Commission was established in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to rekindle the spirit of service and citizenship among the citizens of Louisiana. Lieutenant Governor Scott Angelle continues the commitment to service in Louisiana. A policy-making body, the Commission serves as the focal point for national service efforts in the state and acts as a clearing-house for national service programs operating in Louisiana.
The Louisiana Serve Commission receives the funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service, which was established under the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. The Louisiana Serve Commission awards grants to organizations and schools that foster civic responsibility and provide educational opportunities for those who make a substantial commitment to service.
Philosophy
National service is about getting things done, strengthening our communities, encouraging civic responsibility and expanding opportunity. Members of national service programs engage in sustainable projects that allow them to make fundamental changes in their communities. Programs not only create long-term results; they also rekindle the ethic of citizen service. Members are service pioneers committed to getting things done at the grassroots level and fortifying the ties that bind us together as a national community.
