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Corporation for National and Community Service (CNS)

CNS oversees volunteer community enhancement programs including: the National Senior Services Corps (a network of Federally-supported programs helping older people get involved in community service); the Foster Grandparent Program (encouraging older people to work with children with special needs); and the Senior Companion Program (volunteers assisting older people with special needs in hospitals, social service agencies, or home health care agencies). Contact CNS for pamphlets, brochures, fact sheets, and program handbooks.

Location:
1201 New York Avenue, NW
20525 Washington, DC
United States
Phone:
  • 202-606-5000
  • 1-800-424-8867 (toll-free) (Senior Corps)
Fax:
  • 202-565-2791
TTY:
202-606-3472