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AmeriCorps Week 2024: Celebrate Millions of Americans Who Answered the Call to Service

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Washington, DC, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, DC— March 10-16, AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, celebrates AmeriCorps Week , a week-long celebration observed during AmeriCorps 30th Anniversary, recognizing AmeriCorps programs and offers thanks to millions of members and volunteers for uniting in service.

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  • Washington, DC, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, DC— March 10-16, AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, celebrates AmeriCorps Week , a week-long celebration observed during AmeriCorps 30th Anniversary, recognizing AmeriCorps programs and offers thanks to millions of members and volunteers for uniting in service.
  • In September 2023, AmeriCorps celebrated the 30th anniversary of President Bill Clinton signing the National and Community Trust Act to establish AmeriCorps.
  • "For thirty years, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers have been a vital resource for communities and families in greatest need,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.
  • This AmeriCorps Week, AmeriCorps celebrates the millions of Americans ages 18 and older, who have served with AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs.

From Nevada to Michigan, AmeriCorps Announced Millions New Investments and Honored Volunteers in June

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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After this tour, Smith traveled to Ohio State University where he met with Kirwan Institute leadership, AmeriCorps members and staff and Serve OH.

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  • After this tour, Smith traveled to Ohio State University where he met with Kirwan Institute leadership, AmeriCorps members and staff and Serve OH.
  • At the US Conference of Mayors, Smith shared AmeriCorps’ mission and the discussed opportunities for mayors to leverage national service opportunities in their communities.
  • During this conference, mayors called on Congress to invest in national service to meet community challenges and create career pathways.
  • Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers.

AmeriCorps Invests $37 Million in Organizations Addressing Poverty

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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The investment will support more than 2,000 new AmeriCorps members who will expand capacity in organizations that alleviate poverty and build economic opportunity through community-driven efforts.

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  • The investment will support more than 2,000 new AmeriCorps members who will expand capacity in organizations that alleviate poverty and build economic opportunity through community-driven efforts.
  • “AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers have long been an essential part of community-led transformation,” said Michael D. Smith AmeriCorps CEO.
  • This new federal rule establishes that AmeriCorps may provide non-competitive support grants to new projects to strengthen and supplement efforts to address poverty and poverty-related problems.
  • Since 1965, AmeriCorps VISTA has provided resources to nonprofit organizations and public agencies to address poverty and economic opportunity across the country.

AmeriCorps Week 2023 Celebrates Millions of Americans who Unite in Service

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- March 12-18, AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, celebrates AmeriCorps Week, and the millions of Americans who unite through service to address their communities most urgent needs.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- March 12-18, AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, celebrates AmeriCorps Week, and the millions of Americans who unite through service to address their communities most urgent needs.
  • This AmeriCorps Week, AmeriCorps celebrates the millions of Americans ages 18 to 55+, who have served with AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs.
  • Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers.
  • AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.

Lauren E. McGowan named executive director at LISC Puget Sound

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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SEATTLE, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named Lauren E. McGowan, one of the region's most experienced nonprofit leaders, as the new executive director of LISC Puget Sound.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named Lauren E. McGowan, one of the region's most experienced nonprofit leaders, as the new executive director of LISC Puget Sound.
  • "Lauren has deep connections to the Puget Sound community and a remarkable range of experience in developing, implementing, and scaling strategies that help people build a stronger future for their families," Denise Scott, LISC president, said.
  • McGowan has spent the bulk of her career at the United Way of King County, most recently as associate vice president for poverty and homelessness.
  • She studied communications management at Emerson College and completed the Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute at the Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington.

AmeriCorps Announces Summer Service Opportunities Supporting the Environment, Affordable Housing and Economic Opportunity

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Washington, DC, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, today announces two short-term, summer service opportunities with AmeriCorps NCCC and AmeriCorps VISTA programs.

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  • Washington, DC, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, today announces two short-term, summer service opportunities with AmeriCorps NCCC and AmeriCorps VISTA programs.
  • While traditional AmeriCorps programs are approximately one year in length, these summer opportunities connect adults 18 and older with six-week service opportunities to build skills, grow their resumes and address the nation’s most pressing needs.
  • Members join hands-on, full-time projects for six weeks to support the environment and affordable housing, among other focus areas.
  • AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.

AmeriCorps Announces Summer Service Opportunities Supporting the Environment, Affordable Housing and Economic Opportunity

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Washington, DC, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, today announces two short-term, summer service opportunities with AmeriCorps NCCC and AmeriCorps VISTA programs.

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  • Washington, DC, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, today announces two short-term, summer service opportunities with AmeriCorps NCCC and AmeriCorps VISTA programs.
  • While traditional AmeriCorps programs are approximately one year in length, these summer opportunities connect adults 18 and older with six-week service opportunities to build skills, grow their resumes and address the nation’s most pressing needs.
  • Members join hands-on, full-time projects for six weeks to support the environment and affordable housing, among other focus areas.
  • AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.

AmeriCorps Invests $25 Million in VISTA Projects to Address Poverty in 35 States

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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AmeriCorps VISTA addresses the unequal effects of poverty at the local level, said Michael D. Smith AmeriCorps CEO.

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  • AmeriCorps VISTA addresses the unequal effects of poverty at the local level, said Michael D. Smith AmeriCorps CEO.
  • In addition, AmeriCorps is making available more than $8.3 million in education awards for AmeriCorps members.
  • AmeriCorps VISTA, as one of AmeriCorps longest standing programs, focuses on poverty alleviation such as education, public health and food security.
  • In July, AmeriCorps VISTA announced an expansion of the programs food security initiative in Puerto Rico .

Five States Receive Grants to Support Afterschool Programs

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Washington, DC, Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of the key ways AmeriCorps programs and their members serve local communities is by providing supplemental educational opportunities, like afterschool programs.

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  • Washington, DC, Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of the key ways AmeriCorps programs and their members serve local communities is by providing supplemental educational opportunities, like afterschool programs.
  • A longtime supporter of afterschool programming, Americas Service Commissions (ASC) is pleased to announce that it has selected five organizations to receive two-year grants to support the expansion or creation of afterschool programs in their respective states.
  • We are grateful to the Mott Foundation for their support of afterschool programming, said Kaira Esgate, CEO of ASC.
  • The Iowa Afterschool Alliance plans to use its grant funds to support afterschool initiatives, including programs serving high populations of low-income students, small programs, and underfunded programs particularly those that have an emphasis on STEM education and bridging the gap for students and communities of color.

CHRISTUS Health Announces Important Collaboration with AmeriCorps VISTA

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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The three-year CHRISTUS AmeriCorps Vista Project begins with the mobilization of key people and community partners to develop coalitions committed to improving the communitys health and connect our Associates to volunteer opportunities in the community.

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  • The three-year CHRISTUS AmeriCorps Vista Project begins with the mobilization of key people and community partners to develop coalitions committed to improving the communitys health and connect our Associates to volunteer opportunities in the community.
  • Our objectives are important ones and include strengthening our existing partnerships and developing new partnerships, explained Chara Stewart Abrams, Director Community Health Development CHRISTUS Health.
  • CHRISTUS Health will receive the support of six AmeriCorps VISTA team membersone VISTA leader and five VISTA members.
  • Work is underway to recruit the VISTA leader who will be located at CHRISTUS Healths system office in Irving and work alongside the CHRISTUS Health Community Benefit Team.