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.
WBMA | May 7, 2024
AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith joins Talk of Alabama to discuss Public Health AmeriCorps. Watch here.
Regan Stoddard
WesternMass News | May 6, 2024
It’s college graduation season and, locally, there are ceremonies happening this coming weekend. College graduation is one day out of the year for students, but can be months of preparation for faculty and staff. Read more on WesternMass News.
Floyd Whiting | April 29, 2024
Hay and Griggs are both from North Carolina. Traveling and working with AmeriCorps has changed their directions in life with each one wishing to continue helping others through prospective career paths. Read more on Sheridan Media.
City of New York | April 26, 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and municipal buildings in all five boroughs will be lit orange tonight for the 15th anniversary of New York City’s designation as the first “City of Service” and in recognition of National Volunteer Month. Read more on City of New York.
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