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AmeriCorps is in the news across the country. Check out some of our latest media mentions. Please note: this is not a comprehensive list.
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Director of Research and Evaluation Mary Hyde

New Statistics on Volunteering & Civic Life with Dr Mary Hyde

Tobi Johnson
Volunteer Nation | March 9, 2023 

Dr. Mary Hyde, AmeriCorps director of research and evaluation, shares fascinating results from the most recent Volunteer Engagement and Civic Life census supplement. These results shine a light on both the enduring spirit of volunteerism in America – even during the height of the pandemic – and what the data can tell us about future trends in formal and informal volunteering.  

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Health Disparities Among the Many Unique Challenges for People in Rural America

American Heart Association Newsroom | Nov. 7, 2023

The American Heart Association has an ongoing commitment to improving the health and health care access of people living in rural America and continues to add new initiatives targeting these special challenges. Read more on the American Heart Association Newsroom.

AmeriCorps St. Louis Invites Community to 13th Annual Share The Warmth Fundraiser

Jane Kersch
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Nov. 6, 2023

AmeriCorps St. Louis, a leading nonprofit dedicated to serving communities, is proud to host its 13th annual Share The Warmth fundraiser to assist those in need. With a mission to address the critical needs of individuals and families struggling to stay warm during the winter season, AmeriCorps St. Louis invites the community to come together for an evening of compassion and support. Read more on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

City of Birmingham Holding Warmth Supply Drive for Homeless Community

FOX6 | Nov. 6, 2023

The city of Birmingham is partnering with AmeriCorps VISTAs to host a warmth supply drive on Wednesday, Nov. 8 and Thursday, Nov. 9. Items collected will be used to support the warming stations coordinated by the city and its community partners and to help those experiencing homelessness. Read more on FOX 6.

Department of Education to Host 2023 National Partnership for Student Success Summit

U.S. Department of Education | Nov. 01, 2023

The 2023 National Partnership for Student Success Summit will take place at the U.S. Department of Education (Department) on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) is a public-private partnership between the Biden-Harris Administration – led by the Department and AmeriCorps – and the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University. Read more on U.S. Department of Education.

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