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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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Time100 Climate 2024 Michael D. Smith

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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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National Service, Local Impact: Honoring AmeriCorps Members and Volunteers

SF Gate | March 12, 2024

From rebuilding after disasters, combatting hunger, and supporting veterans and military families to helping students stay on track, assisting seniors with living independently, and advancing economic opportunity, AmeriCorps Week honors the millions who have committed to get things done for America for the past three decades. Meet five AmeriCorps members and volunteers who are making a difference in their communities. Read more on SF Gate.

Cassidy, Coons, Capito, Heinrich, Graves, Matsui Celebrate AmeriCorps Week

United States Senate | March 12, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Senate Co-Chairs of the National Service Congressional Caucus, Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and House of Representatives Co-Chairs Garret Graves (R-LA-06) and Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), today released a resolution in celebration of AmeriCorps Week, which runs March 10-16, 2024. Read more on United States Senate.

From Frontlines to Food Drives: Continuing to Serve Post-Retirement

Atalaya Sergi
US Veterans Magazine | March 2024

Service, sacrifice and camaraderie define a military career – you don't just walk away from values like that. That's why many veterans are still driven to serve. Read more inUS Veterans Magazine.

 

Having The Right Mindset Is The Biggest Thing

The Round Table:  A Next Generation Politics Podcast | March 11, 2024

At this week’s Round Table, Emmanuel and Emily spoke with Casey Vincelette, Program Administrator in the New York State Commission on National and Community Service and veteran Americorps member, who shared powerful insights and experiences about her life and personal growth through service. Listen HERE.

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