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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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How One Group is Helping New York City Students Reverse Pandemic Learning Loss

Elaine Quijano
CBS Evening News | March 21, 2024

School begins on a high note at Mosaic Preparatory Academy, an elementary school in New York City, where students are greeted like superstars. It's a stark contrast to four years ago, when the doors to New York City Public Schools were shuttered at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more on CBS Evening News.

Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Onestar National Service Commission

Office of the Texas Governor | March 18, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jie Li and reappointed James Senegal to the OneStar National Service Commission for terms set to expire on March 15, 2026. The commission promotes volunteerism in Texas and oversees the administration of the AmeriCorps programs for the state. Read more on Office of the Texas Governor.

Ramsey County Hosts AmeriCorps Director Sonali Nijhawan in Celebration of Environmental Service

Zach White 
Hoodline.com | March 16, 2024

Green-thumbed young adults and local officials gathered in Ramsey County this week as the Parks and Recreation/Soil and Water Conservation welcomed AmeriCorps Director Sonali Nijhawan for a day of environmental enlightenment and acknowledgment of service. Read more on Hoodline.com

OPINION: AmeriCorps Seniors Help Others Enjoy Fuller, More Independent Lives

Anna M. Sanchez
Alburquerque Journal March 15, 2024

For over 10 years, Rosalba Salazar has been a volunteer with the AmeriCorps Seniors Companion Program through Albuquerque’s Department of Senior Affairs. Read more onAlburquerque Journal.

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