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Since Tropical Storm Allison, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the people of Harris County have acted with
courage, compassion, and unity. To capture this spirit of service throughout the country, President George W. Bush has called
on all Americans to dedicate at least two years of their lives—the equivalent of 4,000 hours—in service to others. He launched the
Citizen Corps initiative to inspire and enable Americans to find ways to serve their communities and country.
In response to the President’s initiative, the Harris County Citizen Corps Council coordinates with volunteer groups such as the
Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the United Way, and Citizen Corps programs to identify volunteer opportunities. The Citizen Corps
programs include the Community Emergency Response Team, the Neighborhood Watch Program, Volunteers in Police
Service, Fire Corps and the Medical Reserve Corps.
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