An 8th grader works on a class project at Paw Paw Middle School on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Paw Paw, Michigan. An AP-NORC/MTV poll found that nearly half of U.S. teens said the pandemic has made it harder to be happy and maintain their mental health. (AP Photo/Martha Irvine)
Gen Z put mental health on the map. Let them lead in solving the crisis.
Michael D. Smith | May 23, 2024
We are facing a youth mental health crisis, with one in three high school students reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Together with Pinterest and the Schultz Family Foundation, AmeriCorps launched Youth Mental Health Corps to address this crisis head-on.
Alaska's News Source | Aug. 24, 2023
AmeriCorps Chief Executive Officer Michael Smith visited Alaska this week where he engaged with Native leaders and community members on pressing local issues. Watch on Alaska's News Source.
Your Alaska Link | Aug. 22, 2023
AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith is visiting Alaska for the first time. He is touring various parts of Alaska and discussing various topics with Alaska Native leaders and community members. Read more on Your Alaska Link.
Dennis Romero
NBC | Aug. 15, 2023
AmeriCorps, the national service agency established under President Bill Clinton, said it's prepared to supplement the wildfires response in Maui and help rebuild infrastructure, businesses and homes. Read more on NBC.
Sarah Motter
WIBW | Aug. 14, 2023
Washburn University and other agencies across the state have been awarded a total of more than $820,000 to support new anti-poverty projects. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday, Aug. 14, that a total of $821,129 has been sent from AmeriCorps to three Kansas organizations to support new projects. AmeriCorps is a service for volunteering. Read more on WIBW.
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