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.
Michael D. Smith and Barbara Stewart
The Hill | September 11, 2022
On Sept. 11, 2001, thousands of innocent souls were lost during attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa. Innumerable lives were forever changed. However, the heroism of first responders and everyday citizens inspired countless individuals from all walks of life to refocus their efforts on serving others. Read more on The Hill.
Don Bacon and Salud Carbajal
The Hill | September 11, 2022
Much has happened in the 21 years since the Sept. 11 terror attacks, but as we reflect on the fear, sadness, and uncertainty every American felt that day, so too should we remember our collective resolve to come together and support one another. On that day, and in the weeks and months after, Americans from all walks of life stood side-by-side in common purpose. Read more on The Hill.
Karen Shuey
Yahoo! News | September 9, 2022
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan met the new Reading Climate Corps during a cleanup of the Pagado Trail in Pennsylvania. Houlahan a member of the National Service Congressional Caucus, a bipartisan group of legislators in Congress dedicated to raising awareness of national service and expanding service opportunities in America. Read more on Yahoo! News.
Getting Smart | September 9, 2022
AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith joins Tom Vander on this episode of Getting Smart Podcast to share his vision for the future of service in America. Listen to more on Getting Smart.
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