“Our American democracy is founded on the basis of citizen involvement, education, and public awareness…our political process needs more, not less, citizen involvement to foster…”

Mr. Dwayne Hunn, Executive Director Peoples Lobby, Inc.

359 Jean Street

Mill Valley, CA 94941

Dear Mr. Hunn:

I am writing to express my support for the American World Service Corps (AWSC) Congressional Proposals initiated by citizens and the People^‘s Lobby, Inc. I believe that in this increasingly complex world, we need new resources to face the challenges of tomorrow.

To address those challenges adequately, we need to engage and involve more Americans in domestic as well as international concerns. Doing so not only improves the world; it also increases our understanding of the complexities facing us at home and abroad.

The AWSC Congressional Proposals provide an opportunity for Americans to learn about and address the growing number of problems. AWSC involves Americans in building ourcapacity to seek solutions through service and peaceful means. By having one million Americans each year voluntarily work in effective governmental and non-governmental organizations, the program provides Americans with the capacity and insights to produce significant improvements in each state, our nation, and the world.

These opportunities can inspire more California Conservation Corps members to work on many basic infrastructure needs in our parks and on our levees. We need more Head Start teachers and assistants, and more AmeriCorps volunteers to work on environmental needs. Peace Corps members can contribute value services to developing nations and build good will internationally. Volunteers with the Red Cross and International Rescue Committee can assist in emergencies around the globe.

Volunteers participating in the AWSC benefit by gaining a deeper understanding of communities other than their own. They are also rewarded with other incentives including funds for education, down-payments on homes, medical savings and IRA account deposits.

Today, Americans are increasingly aware that the political process needs more citizen involvement to offset the lopsided power of special interests. Efforts such as those by the

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People’s Lobby, Inc. reflect a level of civic involvement that allows Americans to help create laws that benefit all of us.

For these reasons, I strongly encourage citizens and our Congress to add the AWSC Congressional Proposals to our nation’s toolbox.

Sincerely,

LONI HANCOCK Assemblywoman

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“…Today, Americans are increasingly aware that the political process needs more citizen involvement to offset the lopsided power of special interests. Efforts such as those by the People’s Lobby, Inc. reflect a level of civic involvement that allows Americans to help create laws that benefit all of us.

For these reasons, I strongly encourage citizens and our Congress to add the AWSC Congressional Proposals to our nation’s toolbox…”

100 Friends Project

Hello,

My name is Marc Gold and I am the director of the 100 Friends Project. I have been operating this nonprofit charity for the past 19 years.

The idea is very simple. Every year many people contribute to the project and I take the money to Third World Countries and look for the neediest people I can find. I then put the money to work in the most compassionate, appropriate, culturally compatible, constructive and practical manner possible. You put the donation into my hands and I put the funds directly into the hands of the needy individual or family, or a small trusted grassroots organization helping them.

100 Friends has been able to provide assistance to thousands of needy people in many countries. I have now completed twelve humanitarian missions and dispensed over $250,000 directly into the hands of needy people all over the world. I try to find people who are not being assisted by anyone else. I make sure that the person needing the help really receives it. The donor puts it in my hands and I put it in the hands of the needy for housing, medical expenses, education, living expenses, small business development and many other purposes. I report the results back to the donors and answer any questions they may have about the process.

I am writing this letter to express my highest and full support of the citizen initiated American World Service Corps congressional proposal. I can speak with a special authority and expertise on the topic because for the past 19 years I have been doing exactly what this proposal intends to accomplish in the real world in many countries. I am only one person, but what I have been able to accomplish for thousands of poor people has been simply phenomenal.

If this proposal was enacted as written it would be the greatest tool imaginable to improve the battered image of the United States and would restore it to its former high place in people’s mind. It would be a fantastic opportunity to undue the damage to our national prestige and to show, in face to face encounters, the good ideas and humanitarian values that this nation is based upon

If enacts, this proposal would drive a stake through the heart of the propaganda that comes from Al Queda and other terrorist cells that seeks to portray us as “the enemy”. And this proposal is cost-effective and would make a powerful statement all over the world. It would also be a fantastic opportunity for young people to manifest their ideals in a troubled world.
If you have any questions, please feel to contact me at any time.

Below are some links that describe my work.

Sincerely,

Marc Gold 100 Friends Project

http://www.100friends.com/2007newsletter/
http://www.helenair.com/articles/2007/04/22/helena/f01042207_02.txt#

www.vantuyl.info/DumpRescue.wmv

www.100friendsproject.org

http://www.voanews.com/english/AmericanLife/2007-03-29-voa39.cfm

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2006/11/12/INGL2M90FS1.DTL

From California State Senator Carol Migden

July 12, 2007

 Mr. Dwayne Hunn, Executive Director

Peoples Lobby, Inc.

359 Jean Street

Mill Valley, CA 94941 

 Dear Mr. Hunn:

 As your State Senator, I would like to express my support for the American World Service Corps (AWSC) Congressional Proposals initiated by citizens and the People’s Lobby.  In California and across the nation, we have many unaddressed needs that will exacerbate the challenges we will face tomorrow. 

 To address those challenges adequately, we need to involve more Americans and Californians in addressing domestic as well as international concerns. Doing so not only improves the world, it also increases our understanding of the complexities facing us at home and abroad.

 The AWSC Congressional Proposals for Americans provide an opportunity for Americans to learn about and address the growing number of problems that are lying on our doorstep.  By having a million Americans a year voluntarily work in effective governmental and non-governmental organizations, the program provides can-do Americans with the capacity and insights to produce significant improvements in each state, our nation, and the world.

 We need to inspire more California Conservation Corps members to work on many of our basic infrastructure needs in our parks and on our levees, with appropriate technology.  We need more Headstart teachers and assistants, and more Americorps volunteers to work on environmental needs. We need concerned volunteers to be rewarded with funds for education, down-payments on homes, medical savings and IRA account deposits.

 Today, Americans are increasingly aware that the political process needs more citizen involvement to offset the lopsided power of special interests.  People’s Lobby reflects the level of civic involvement that allows Americans to help create laws that benefit all of us.

 For these reasons, I strongly encourage citizens and our Congress to add the AWSC Congressional Proposals to our nation’s toolbox.  We can make a lot of progress in our world, and the AWSC involves Americans in building our capacity to fix those needs peacefully. 

Sincerely,

 Carole Migden

Senator, 3^rd District

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