AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps Announces Major $370 Million Funding Boost to Support 300 Innovative Programs Across the Nation

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024
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In addition, more than $177.4 million in funding is being awarded to governor-appointed service commissions, which will support additional AmeriCorps member positions as determined by state priorities.

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  • In addition, more than $177.4 million in funding is being awarded to governor-appointed service commissions, which will support additional AmeriCorps member positions as determined by state priorities.
  • "This year’s AmeriCorps State and National grants demonstrate our steadfast commitment to helping communities tackle the most urgent challenges head on," said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.
  • Since the beginning of the Biden-Harris administration, the living allowance for AmeriCorps State and National has increased by more than 14 percent.
  • In addition to the grant funding, AmeriCorps is making available up to $157.7 million in education awards for AmeriCorps members.

SEC Names Nathaniel H. Benjamin as Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024
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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 3, 2024) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Nathaniel H. Benjamin has been appointed the Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI).

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 3, 2024) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Nathaniel H. Benjamin has been appointed the Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI).
  • Mr. Benjamin will join OMWI from AmeriCorps, where he is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, on May 5, 2024.
  • “I welcome Nate to the SEC in the leadership role as Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion.
  • “I thank Allison for her leadership of the Office and her services to the SEC.”
    "I am honored to join the Securities and Exchange Commission as the Director of the Office of Women and Minority Inclusion," said Nathaniel Benjamin.

Build Change Welcomes New Board Member and Leaders

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024
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DENVER, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build Change welcomes a new board member and two new members of its senior management team: Susie Berg, Director and Senior Corporate Counsel at Autodesk was appointed to the board of directors effective February 6, 2024; Abby Robinson joined Build Change in February as Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Angie Henderson Moncada joined as VP of Communications earlier this month. These new leaders provide expertise that will enable Build Change to deliver impact and raise money by enhancing digital client experience, deepening community-driven collaboration, and sharing powerful stories.

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  • DENVER, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build Change welcomes a new board member and two new members of its senior management team: Susie Berg, Director and Senior Corporate Counsel at Autodesk was appointed to the board of directors effective February 6, 2024; Abby Robinson joined Build Change in February as Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Angie Henderson Moncada joined as VP of Communications earlier this month.
  • These new leaders provide expertise that will enable Build Change to deliver impact and raise money by enhancing digital client experience, deepening community-driven collaboration, and sharing powerful stories.
  • Build Change welcomes a new board member and two new members of its senior management team.
  • It frames my approach joining Build Change as we develop and nurture new and existing strategic partnerships around the globe."

AmeriCorps Releases Report on Volunteer Generation Fund Evaluation and Capacity Building Project

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024
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The report details how the nine participating Volunteer Generation Fund grantees were able to provide more than 2,000 organizations with capacity building services, with more than 1,900 organizations increasing their effectiveness, efficiency and program reach.

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  • The report details how the nine participating Volunteer Generation Fund grantees were able to provide more than 2,000 organizations with capacity building services, with more than 1,900 organizations increasing their effectiveness, efficiency and program reach.
  • The AmeriCorps Office of Research and Evaluation contracted a research firm to conduct an evaluation with a mixed-methods case study design to learn more about Volunteer Generation Fund grants and best practices in volunteer recruitment and retention.
  • The study included a Volunteer Generation Fund Resource Guide , alongside a Comprehensive Literature Review for Volunteer Management for other grantees and organizations to utilize when implementing their Volunteer Generation Fund grant or any type of volunteer program, and State Commission case examples.
  • AmeriCorps engages more than 5 million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Seniors and Volunteer Generation Fund programs.

PEACE CORPS AND AMERICORPS USHER IN A NEW ERA OF SERVICE

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024
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Since 1961 and 1993, respectively, the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps have created opportunities for millions of individuals of all ages to tackle seemingly overwhelming challenges at home and abroad through impact-oriented service.

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  • Since 1961 and 1993, respectively, the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps have created opportunities for millions of individuals of all ages to tackle seemingly overwhelming challenges at home and abroad through impact-oriented service.
  • Along the way, those Americans have gained skills that have created accelerated paths to careers and become more engaged global citizens.
  • And in almost everything they do, Peace Corps Volunteers are tackling community priorities and supporting the largest generation of youth in history to become global leaders.
  • And it’s a call to usher in a new era of service.

From Backyard Gardens to National Impact: How One Detroit Native is Leading the Fight Against Climate Change

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
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In the neighborhood I grew up in, there were no major grocery stores nearby with healthy food options.

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  • In the neighborhood I grew up in, there were no major grocery stores nearby with healthy food options.
  • From our little backyard oasis, I could see the impact fresh fruits and vegetables had on my family’s health.
  • The American Climate Corps underscores the Biden-Harris administration's commitment to addressing climate change, promoting clean energy and advancing environmental justice.
  • The American Climate Corps is an historic initiative dedicated to mobilizing a diverse workforce to confront the climate crisis and tackle environmental injustice.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Major Steps to Stand Up Landmark American Climate Corps Initiative, Mobilizing the Next Generation of Climate Leaders

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Montag, April 22, 2024
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AmeriCorps , the federal agency for national service, serves as the hub for the American Climate Corps.

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  • AmeriCorps , the federal agency for national service, serves as the hub for the American Climate Corps.
  • Nearly a century after FDR established the Civilian Conservation Corps, President Biden will announce today that Americans can now apply to join the American Climate Corps through a newly launched website, ClimateCorps.gov .
  • The website, which is launching in its beta form, will be regularly updated with new American Climate Corps positions.
  • The first class of the American Climate Corps will be deployed to communities across the country in June 2024.

America’s Service Commissions to Host 1,500+ AmeriCorps and Nonprofit Leaders for National Service Training

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024
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Washington, DC, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 2024 National Service Training (NST), hosted by America’s Service Commissions (ASC), will bring together more than 1,500 nonprofit, AmeriCorps, and volunteer engagement professionals from 52 states and territories.

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  • Washington, DC, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 2024 National Service Training (NST), hosted by America’s Service Commissions (ASC), will bring together more than 1,500 nonprofit, AmeriCorps, and volunteer engagement professionals from 52 states and territories.
  • Historically, ASC has hosted its NST events in several regions across the country, but this year the organization will host one national in-person event and one national virtual event.
  • “As the only organization providing dedicated training and technical assistance to state and territorial service commissions and their AmeriCorps and volunteer programs nationwide, our annual National Service Training is critically important to the national service field,” said Kaira Esgate, ASC CEO.
  • “We are thrilled to host NST each year and look forward to connecting this year with attendees from across the country in Minneapolis and online.”

Study.com Partners with Teach For America To Bring Test Prep Resources to Future Teachers

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Across the country schools and school districts are working to combat teacher shortages and to ensure that high-quality new teachers can successfully navigate the path to enter and lead classrooms each school year. On that path, in many communities, new teachers must demonstrate their qualifications through teacher certification exams. Today, Study.com, an award-winning learning platform, announces a partnership with Teach For America (TFA), a nonprofit that works to confront educational inequity by recruiting exceptional and diverse leaders to teach, tutor, and lead schools and systems. The partnership will support incoming TFA teachers as they prepare for and meet local certification requirements in the communities where they work.

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  • The partnership will support incoming TFA teachers as they prepare for and meet local certification requirements in the communities where they work.
  • "Every year Teach For America recruits thousands of emerging diverse leaders to teach in high need classrooms across the country.
  • "Study.com's research-backed teacher test prep and resources provide our new teachers important support, so that they can focus even more of their energy on the needs of their students and classrooms."
  • Keys to the Classroom is currently in 20 states, and Study.com has committed to donating over $4 million in test prep materials.

AmeriCorps CEO Celebrates AmeriCorps Week in DC, Pennsylvania and New York

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Donnerstag, März 21, 2024
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"AmeriCorps Week celebrates the millions of AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers and alumni who have devoted themselves in service to communities and causes in greatest need.," said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.

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  • "AmeriCorps Week celebrates the millions of AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers and alumni who have devoted themselves in service to communities and causes in greatest need.," said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.
  • On Monday, March 11, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith launched AmeriCorps Week by delivering a keynote presentation at the National League of Cities “Celebrate Diversity” breakfast .
  • In addition, Smith attended a virtual Intergenerational Alumni Networking event hosted by AmeriCorps, America's Service Commissions , and Service Year Alliance for an AmeriCorps alumni networking event celebrating AmeriCorps' 30th anniversary and AmeriCorps Week.
  • The event featured a panel of AmeriCorps alumni and AmeriCorps senior volunteers who had served for three decades at AmeriCorps.