How are the USA Freedom Corps, Citizen Corps and Medical Reserve Corps affiliated?
In his 2002 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush announced the USA Freedom Corps, an initiative designed to promote and organize volunteerism and service in the United States. USA Freedom Corps is comprised of several organizations, including Citizen Corps, that work on different aspects of volunteerism. Citizen Corps is a national network of volunteers dedicated to making sure their families, homes, and communities are safe from terrorism, crime, and disasters of all kinds. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), which organizes and prepares medical professionals for emergencies and works to strengthen the public health infrastructure, is a community-based and specialized component of Citizen Corps. MRC units, when possible, collaborate with their local Citizen Corps Council to better protect, prepare, and serve their communities. Other components of Citizen Corps include the programs Neighborhood Watch, Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), and Community Emergency Response Te
