National service disaster responders swung into action to
assist recovery efforts after Hurricane Ike’s devastating
romp through Texas late last week. With AmeriCorps members
pre-positioned to deploy, response has been fast and
effective.
Currently, 31 AmeriCorps NCCC teams totaling more than 250
members are serving in Texas and Louisiana in response to
Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. Hundreds of other AmeriCorps and
Senior Corps volunteers are also on the job, providing food
and shelter to evacuees, assessing and clearing damage, and
managing donations and call centers. >
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3 Years Later:
AmeriCorps Still Hard at Work on Katrina Recovery
Three years after Hurricane Katrina unleashed a wave of
devastation across the Gulf Coast, national service programs
continue to provide critical support in meeting local needs,
building homes, managing volunteers, and helping communities
come back better and stronger.
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When catastrophic weather hits the Oklahoma City area, Heather Campagna along with her fellow AmeriCorps*NCCC team members are sent to aid the American Red Cross with bringing essential items to families and individuals left without homes or with badly damaged homes. As the devastation of what's happened around her sinks in, Heather realizes the things that really matter: community, compassion, and strength. Her story is titled, The Human Spirit. Read More
