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Press Release
Dec 15, 2020
Blog
In spite of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, national service programs continue to respond to the needs of their communities in innovative and timely ways.
Nov 20, 2020
Blog
AmeriCorps CEO Barbara Stewart and AmeriCorps staff Adrienne Nash Meléndez and Andrea New recently visited AmeriCorps Seniors grantee, Modern Maturity Center, Inc. (MCC) in Dover, Delaware. While needs have increased exponentially due to COVID-19,...
Nov 20, 2020
Press Release
AmeriCorps today announced the Harris Wofford Joint Service Award, a new award for individuals who have served in both Peace Corps and AmeriCorps. Honoring the legacy of the late Senator Harris Wofford, who helped establish both the Peace Corps and...
Nov 19, 2020
Blog
Yesterday was Veterans Day, an annual opportunity to express our gratitude to the courageous men and women in uniform who have given so much to our nation. Our veterans know the meaning of service, sacrifice, and camaraderie, and their experiences...
Nov 12, 2020
Blog
Earlier this week, AmeriCorps CEO Barbara Stewart held a video conference with veteran AmeriCorps
Nov 10, 2020
Blog
Emily Ward’s passion for serving her community began long before she made the decision to become an AmeriCorps member in the VISTA program. She served with friends and through church opportunities throughout middle and high school and continued...
Nov 10, 2020
Blog
It takes an important commitment to community and others to put service before self. Recently, AmeriCorps CEO Barbara Stewart and Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Earl Gay, the AmeriCorps advisor for veterans and veteran-service organizations, had the...
Nov 10, 2020
Blog
When disaster strikes, AmeriCorps responds.
Oct 2, 2020
Press Release
AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteering and service, today announced the launch of a new food security initiative to create a comprehensive and collaborative approach to hunger. The four awards, totaling $2 million, will support 100 new...
Oct 1, 2020