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<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>YOUTH SERVICE <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region
w:st="on">AMERICA</st1:country-region></st1:place> AND DISNEY JOIN WITH MILEY
CYRUS TO HONOR YOUTH CHANGING THE WORLD<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></strong></p>
<p><b><i><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>The "Hannah Montana" Star Shares
the Spotlight at her Sweet 16 Birthday Party with 10 Young Service Stars from
Youth Service <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place></span></font>
</i></b><i><span style='font-style:italic'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><b><i><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Disney Chairman Bob
Iger Presents YSA with One Million Dollar Gift<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Youth Service America (YSA) united with Miley Cyrus
and Disney to promote the record numbers of children and youth who are
improving their communities through service and volunteering. Ten young
YSA Service Stars from across the <st1:country-region w:st="on">United States</st1:country-region>
represented their generation and were recognized by Miley at her Sweet 16
birthday party at <st1:place w:st="on">Disneyland</st1:place> on Sunday, Oct. 5<sup>th</sup>.<font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>“Kids have always been a big part of making the world a better
place, so my Sweet 16 is all about doing something good for somebody else and
the world,” says Miley Cyrus. “I’m working with Youth Service
America because we share the belief that young people shouldn’t wait
until they grow up before they start changing the world. I was so excited
to meet the 10 YSA Service Stars, because they represent millions of young
people in my generation who are out there changing the world for the
better,” Cyrus adds.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>As part of the star-studded celebration, Disney Chairman Bob Iger
presented Youth Service America with a check for one million dollars to support
its work. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>“We cannot thank Miley and Disney enough,” says Steve
Culbertson, president and CEO of Youth Service America. “Young people are
the hope of today, and we need their energy, commitment, idealism, and
creativity to solve the world’s problems. American children and
youth are volunteering at record rates, more than any generation in
history. They are teaching others to read, raising money for disaster
relief, and developing sophisticated projects to address everything from hunger
and homelessness to malaria and global warming,” Culbertson adds.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>To honor the occasion and Miley’s philanthropic passion,
Disneyland created “Miley’s Sweet 16 – Share the
Celebration,” an unforgettable event for Miley and her fans that served
to recognize Youth Service America and help drive awareness of the need for
youth volunteerism. For more <st1:PersonName w:st="on">info</st1:PersonName>rmation:
<u><a href="http://www.disneyparks.com/miley">www.disneyparks.com/miley</a></u>.
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Miley and YSA invited 10 YSA Service Stars to the birthday celebration,
based on their exemplary efforts in learning about and tackling serious social
issues, engaging other youth in important roles, and promoting the importance
of youth leadership in improving communities. They represent millions of
other American children and youth engaged in service to their community and
country. To read about the YSA Service Stars, visit: <a
href="http://www.ysa.org/AwardsGrants/YSAServiceStars/tabid/314/Default.aspx">http://www.ysa.org/AwardsGrants/YSAServiceStars/tabid/314/Default.aspx</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<h2><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Do
you want to get involved in this celebration of service?<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h2>
<h2><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Everything
You Do Matters (Things Young People Can Do)<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h2>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Join in <a
href="http://www.etonline.com/news/2008/08/64566/index.html">Miley’s birthday
celebration</a> with some of Youth Service America's <a
href="http://www.ysa.org/AwardsGrants/YSAServiceStars/tabid/314/Default.aspx">most
amazing youth</a>! Share with her what <strong><b><font face="Times New Roman">you</font></b></strong>
are doing to improve <strong><b><font face="Times New Roman">your community</font></b></strong>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Join our <a
href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2213392689" target="_blank">Facebook
group</a> to stay connected to Youth Service America. <a
href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2213392689">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2213392689</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Upload a video to <a
href="http://www.youtube.com/group/BeAServiceStar">http://www.youtube.com/group/BeAServiceStar</a>
describing what you will do for your community.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Plan a project at <a
href="http://www.ysa.org/planit">Project Plan-It</a> (<a
href="http://www.ysa.org/planit">http://www.ysa.org/planit</a> ) and apply
for a <a href="http://www.ysa.org/awards">Disney Minnie Grant</a> (<a
href="http://www.ysa.org/awards">http://www.ysa.org/awards</a> ) to do
your project.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Put <a href="http://www.ysa.org/gysd">Global
Youth Service Day 2009</a> ( <a href="http://www.ysa.org/gysd">http://www.ysa.org/gysd</a>
)on your <a href="http://tools.ysa.org/downloads/gysd/GYSD2009.ics">calendar</a>
(April 24-26th) and start planning for a <a
href="http://www.ysa.org/semester">Semester of Service</a> ( <a
href="http://www.ysa.org/semester">http://www.ysa.org/semester</a> )<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<h2><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We're
All In This Together (Things that Parents, Teachers, and Adults can do, too)<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h2>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sign up for the <a
href="javascript:void(window.open('http://www.benchmarkemail.com/listbuildercustom.asp?id=3678','','resizable=yes,location=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=no,status=no,toolbar=no,fullscreen=no,dependent=no,width=400,height=200'))">National
Service Briefing</a>, the <a
href="javascript:void(window.open('http://www.benchmarkemail.com/listbuildercustom.asp?id=3762','','resizable=yes,location=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=no,status=no,toolbar=no,fullscreen=no,dependent=no,width=400,height=200'))">Youth
Service Grants Newsletter</a>, or <a
href="javascript:void(window.open('http://www.benchmarkemail.com/listbuildercustom.aspx?id=5216','','resizable=yes,location=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=no,status=no,toolbar=no,fullscreen=no,dependent=no,width=400,height=200'))">Service
Advocacy Updates</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Download a copy of the <a
href="http://tools.ysa.org/downloads/tipsheets/semester/SoSStrategyGuide.pdf">Semester
of Service Guide</a> and other tools & <a
href="http://www.ysa.org/Programs/Resources/tabid/285/Default.aspx">resources</a>
here. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Apply for <a href="http://www.ysa.org/awards">grants
to support service projects</a> – check back soon for three more
grant programs launching in September <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>For more <st1:PersonName w:st="on">info</st1:PersonName>rmation, visit <a
href="http://www.ysa.org/">www.ysa.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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size=4 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-variant:small-caps;color:black'>Michael </span></font></b></strong><strong><b><font
size=5 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;
font-variant:small-caps;color:black'>M</span></font></b></strong><strong><b><font
size=4 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-variant:small-caps;color:black'>inks</span></font></b></strong><b><font
size=1 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
font-variant:small-caps;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br>
</span></font></b><strong><b><font size=1 color=black face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black;font-weight:normal'>Manager
of Outreach</span></font></b></strong><font size=1 color=black face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black'><br>
<strong><b><font face=Tahoma><span style='font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:normal'>Youth
Service <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place>
- </span></font></b></strong><strong><b><font face=Tahoma><span
style='font-family:Tahoma'>CFC #11577</span></font></b></strong><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'><br>
</span></b><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><strong><b><font
face=Tahoma><span style='font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:normal'>1101 15th
Street, NW, Suite 200</span></font></b></strong></st1:address></st1:Street><strong><b><font
face=Tahoma><span style='font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:normal'> | <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Washington</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">DC</st1:State>
<st1:PostalCode w:st="on">20005</st1:PostalCode></st1:place></span></font></b></strong><br>
<strong><b><font face=Tahoma><span style='font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:normal'>P:
202-296-2992 ext. 125 | F: 202-296-4030</span></font></b></strong><br>
</span></font><strong><b><font size=1 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'><a href="mailto:mminks@ysa.org">mminks@ysa.org</a></span></font></b></strong><font
face=Tahoma><span style='font-family:Tahoma'><br>
</span></font><strong><b><font size=1 color=black face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black'><a
href="http://www.YSA.org">www.YSA.org</a> </span></font></b></strong><strong><b><font
size=1 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:black;font-weight:normal'>| </span></font></b></strong><strong><b><font
size=1 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:black'><a href="http://www.SERVEnet.org">www.SERVEnet.org</a></span></font></b></strong><strong><b><font
size=1 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:black;font-weight:normal'> </span></font></b></strong><font size=1
color=navy face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:navy'>|</span></font><b><font size=1 color=blue face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:blue;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><b><font
size=1 color=navy face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:navy;font-weight:bold'><a href="http://www.ServiceVote.org">www.ServiceVote.org</a>
</span></font></b><b><font size=1 color=black face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black;font-weight:bold'>| </span></font></b><a
href="http://www.gysd.org/" title="http://www.gysd.org/"><b><font size=1
face=Tahoma title="http://www.gysd.org/"><span title="http://www.gysd.org/"><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>www.GYSD.org</span></span></font></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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