U.S. preps for 250th anniversary: America250's Rosie Rios on the launch of 'America Gives'

Summary

Rosie Rios, chair of America250, appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss the launch of 'America Gives,' a national service initiative tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The initiative aims to make 2026 the largest year of recorded volunteer hours in U.S. history, mobilizing businesses, nonprofits, schools, and faith-based organizations around the federally recognized service days of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19 and 9/11. Rios also highlighted the '350 for 250' engagement goal, the volunteer portal with founding nonprofit partners, and upcoming U.S. Mint semiquincentennial quarters and commemorative coins, with youth sports quarters following in 2027. The segment contained no market, stock, or investment recommendations.

• America250 chair Rosie Rios discusses the America Gives national service initiative for 2026.
• Goal is the largest year of recorded volunteer hours in U.S. history.
• Effort mobilizes businesses, nonprofits, schools, and faith-based organizations.
• Anchored to MLK Day on January 19 and the 25th anniversary of 9/11 as federally recognized service days.
• Volunteer hours are tracked through an online portal with founding nonprofit partners.
• U.S. Mint to issue semiquincentennial quarters and commemorative items, then youth sports quarters in 2027.
• No securities, commodities, or other market or investment ideas were discussed.