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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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a class project at Paw Paw Middle School

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.

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This New Program Offers a Systemic Solution to America’s Youth Mental Health Crisis

Angie Jaime
Teen Vogue | May 21, 2024

According to a report from the CDC from 2021, adolescent mental health in the U.S. was worsening in the years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a crisis which was only exacerbated by the pandemic. The report showed 29% of high school students experienced poor mental health during the 30 days prior to the survey being taken. Read more on Teen Vogue.

Impact Icons Spotlight: AmeriCorps VISTA Building Capacity For Change

Points of Light | May 15, 2024

The Points of Light Impact Icons series celebrates organizations that are creating measurable change within their communities. This month we are shining a light on the AmeriCorps VISTA program, a national service initiative that strengthens communities by addressing issues related to poverty. Read more on Points of Light.

Exclusive: New Program Creates "Youth Corps" For Mental Health

Maya Goldman
Axios.com | May 15,2024

Hundreds of young adults will be trained to help their peers access mental health care and other supports in a first-of-its-kind service program aimed at addressing the youth mental health crisis. Read more on Axios.com.

Memphis Org Helps Underserved Students Reach Their Potential

WREG | May 14, 2024

City Year is a member of the National Americorps Network with a site in Memphis. The organization helps students in underserved students reach their full potential. Read more on WREG.

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