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.
United States Senate | March 12, 2024
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Senate Co-Chairs of the National Service Congressional Caucus, Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and House of Representatives Co-Chairs Garret Graves (R-LA-06) and Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), today released a resolution in celebration of AmeriCorps Week, which runs March 10-16, 2024. Read more on United States Senate.
The Round Table: A Next Generation Politics Podcast | March 11, 2024
At this week’s Round Table, Emmanuel and Emily spoke with Casey Vincelette, Program Administrator in the New York State Commission on National and Community Service and veteran Americorps member, who shared powerful insights and experiences about her life and personal growth through service. Listen HERE.
Family Features | March 7, 2024
The bonds found in friendships and other relationships are an important factor in health and wellness – even science says so. As people age, the risks of isolation increase. Consider volunteering, which is one of the best and most rewarding ways to resist loneliness. Read more on Family Features.
The White House | March 7, 2024
"Patterned after the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps, I've launched a Climate Corps to put 20,000 young people to work at the forefront of our clean energy future." Read more on The White House.
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