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I am proud of being a catalyst in establishing relationships that will exist well beyond my AmeriCorps VISTA term of service and contribute to the long-term eradication of hunger among school-aged youth in Baltimore City.

Phillip Clark

AmeriCorps alumnus

Many are familiar with the HBO television series and award-winning novels, Game of Thrones, written by George R.R. Martin. But what many don’t know is that George R. R. Martin served as a VISTA volunteer in his early career.

George R.R. Martin

AmeriCorps alumnus

Seeks to nurture and scale effective STEM learning opportunities for all young people.

STEM Ecosystems AmeriCorps

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Google Code Corps program aims to inspire and train the next generation of computer scientists with the help and support of AmeriCorps VISTA members. 

Google Code Corps

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Goal of increasing parent employment and education and improving the health and well-being of their children and families.

Rural IMPACT Demonstration

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The young people will receive training in critical 21st-century leadership and workplace skills

ServiceWorks

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