Many Americans are facing tremendous hardships: 37 million Americans live in poverty, 50% of students in our inner cities don't graduate from high school, 15 million children need mentors, and millions more are struggling because of the economic downturn.

Join Americans across the country in service to make a better nation. You can help renew America by using one of the project ideas outlined below to create a service project with your family, friends, and neighbors.

If you are a facebook user visit the Impact Challenge on Facebook to invite your friends to get involved and take action.