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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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Minnesota's New Energy Climate Corps Aims to Diversify Growing Energy Jobs

Kelly Smith
Star Tribune | November 9, 2023 

Minnesota's new Energy Climate Corps will train nearly two dozen AmeriCorps members on clean energy jobs as they make state park buildings more energy-efficient. Read more on the Star Tribune.

SUNY Oneonta Named “School of National Service”

The Daily Star | Nov. 7, 2023

SUNY Oneonta will offer new incentives, including scholarships, enrollment deferrals and application fee waivers, to AmeriCorps alumni applying for the spring 2024 term and beyond. As a “School of National Service,” the university “actively recognizes AmeriCorps alumni for the value of their service,” according to a media release. Read more on The Daily Star.

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.

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.

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