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.
Opinion by Michael D. Smith and Dr. Bernice King
Blavity News | Jan. 14, 2022
As you consider how you will focus your time and efforts in this new year, we urge you to pledge to volunteer and give back to your community through 2022. Read more in Blavity News.
By Carlett Spike
AARP | Jan. 13, 2022
Find volunteer opportunities to celebrate this holiday. Read more on AARP.
Mary Tobin
The Hill | November 11, 2021
This Veteran’s Day, it’s important we honor veterans not only for their military service, but also for their continued national service. Whether responding to disasters, building homes, mentoring at-risk youth, or supporting other veterans, national service provides an effective way to tap the talent and leadership skills of veterans to solve problems at home. Read more on The Hill.
Opinion by John M. Bridgeland and Mary Ellen Sprenkel
The Hill | Oct. 13, 2021
And the Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) has decades of experience in running national service programs. Read more in The Hill.
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