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AP: Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after the pandemic tanked participation

Thalia Beaty | Nov. 19, 2024

From foster grandparents who volunteer at an early child care center to citizen scientists who collect water quality data in remote locations, nonprofit volunteers have come back after the pandemic.

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Teacher on Mission to Donate 1 Million Books, Gets Special Surprise

TODAY | April 29, 2022

Teacher Jennifer William’s dedication to reading is raising the bar, as she works to donate one million books. TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager sits down with Williams to hear more about her mission, and she’s surprised with 10,000 books to donate! Find out more on TODAY.

FEMA Administrator Celebrates Earth Day with AmeriCorps and FEMA Corps

Homeland Security Today | April 28, 2022


FEMA Administrator joined AmeriCorps Chief Executive Officer, Washington Parks & People Executive Director and President, and AmeriCorps and FEMA Corps team members for an Earth Day service project at Marvin Gaye Community Center in Washington, D.C. Read more on Homeland Security Today.

 

Bob Ross’ environmental legacy living on through thousands of ‘Happy Little Trees’ in Michigan

Emilee Speck
New York Post | April 20, 2022 

The “Happy Little Trees” program, inspired by the late artist Bob Ross, is a unique partnership between the Department of Natural Resources and state corrections facilities where inmates plant, raise, and learn about shrubs and trees. Read more about "Happy Little Trees" from the New York Post.

Sea Turtle Center hosts first public turtle release since 2019

Lauren McDonald
The Brunswick News | April 18, 2022 

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center and AmeriCorps members and volunteers assisted two loggerhead sea turtles return to the ocean after a year of treatment and recovery. Read more from The Brunswick News.

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