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By America Forward on Wednesday, May 21, 2008

For months, America Forward has been offering the presidential campaigns site visit and service opportunities with coalition organizations. We are excited to let you know that this past weekend we had a successful event with Chelsea and President Clinton! On Sunday, May 18th, President Clinton and Chelsea joined America Forward coalition members—“I Have A Dream” Foundation, Experience Corps, and Hands On Network—at Woodlawn Elementary School in Portland to build a community garden and highlight the innovative work being done by social entrepreneurs. More than 120 people participated and numerous local and national press outlets covered the event.

America Forward sends a HUGE thank you to all of the “I Have A Dream” Foundation staff who helped turn around this event in record time. Thank you also to Experience Corps Portland and Hands On Greater Portland for rallying their members to come out and support America Forward.

Together, we presented the Clintons with an enriching service opportunity and a chance to learn about the powerful work of America Forward. Highlights from the day included Chelsea’s and President Clinton’s speeches about the great work America Forward coalition members are doing and the need to foster and support that work. It was evident to all who participated that both Chelsea and the President personally connected with the themes of service and solutions that America Forward is championing. We were also excited to snap pictures of President Clinton with our America Forward briefing book!

The America Forward Coalition looks forward to continuing to pursue event opportunities with all presidential campaigns as we head into the general election!

See our exciting press coverage here:

http://www.katu.com/news/19056734.html

http://nationalserviceexpress.com/

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/oregonian

http://www.readmetro.com/show/en/NewYork/20080519/1/6/

http://www.criticalmention.com/report/5247x21570.htm

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