Dane, Columbia Co. Programs Receive $3.3 Million in AmeriCorps Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug 28, 2023

Lila Szyryj
WMTV | Aug. 28, 2023

Twenty-seven programs across the state of Wisconsin will receive funding from AmeriCorps – six of those programs exclusively serve Dane and Columbia County. Read more on WMTV.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.

AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service. Learn how to get involved at AmeriCorps.gov/serve.

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