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09.19.2009
Source: The Patriot Ledger
The Kennedy era is over but its inspiration lives on. Alan Khazei’s work in the non-profit sector is rooted in this country’s best values. His entry in the political arena brings a fresh voice and a message of community that is desperately needed.
05.07.2009
Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
When President Obama signed into law a sweeping national-service bill last month, few savored it more than Alan Khazei.... "He's a human hurricane," says John Gomperts, president of Civic Ventures, a group that promotes public-service and nonprofit jobs for older people. "Nothing is impossible to Alan."
01.15.2009
Source: USA Today
Ultimately, a commitment to national service is a statement about the kind of country we are. It is about renewing our civic culture and building a more united citizenry thanks to a shared experience.
10.22.2006
Source: US News and World Report
Tall, dark, and intense, Khazei says City Year looks for leaders in unlikely places, among "young people who might otherwise be dismissed."
04.30.2006
Source: Boston Globe
The red jackets and khaki pants of City Year volunteers are now a fixture - and a symbol of hope - in some of the poorest neighborhoods of the country. But when Harvard roommates Alan Khazei and Michael Brown first came up with the idea for a youth service program, their plans were significantly more modest.
