This report describes initial findings from a national evaluation of how AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) seeks to promote leadership skills and qualities among members. With data from a baseline survey administered between January 2020 and April 2021, this report details characteristics of a sample of NCCC members at the time they began their service. Data were also collected from a matched comparison group of candidates who applied and were later invited to serve with NCCC, but who did not accept.

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Breakthrough Central Texas is an affiliate of Breakthrough Collaborative, a national college preparation program for low-income middle school students who are soon-to-be first-generation college students. To better understand the impact of the program in relation to costs, AmeriCorps commissioned a return on investment (ROI) analysis. 

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Nevada Conservation Corps (NCC) is an environmental service program of the Great Basin Institute dedicated to promoting field research and direct conservation service. NCC has utilized AmeriCorps support for its conservation work since 1999. To better understand the impact of the program in relation to costs, AmeriCorps commissioned a return on investment (ROI) analysis.

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SBP is a national organization that engages in disaster recovery efforts across the country. SBP seeks to build disaster resiliency amongst those most vulnerable and to streamline the rebuilding of homes for those who have survived disaster to reduce the time and cost of disaster relief. To better understand the impact of the program in relation to costs, AmeriCorps commissioned a return on investment (ROI) analysis. 

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The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Vet Corps program engages AmeriCorps members to help veterans and their family members take advantage of educational benefits and services earned through their military service. To better understand the impact of the program in relation to costs, AmeriCorps commissioned a return on investment (ROI) analysis. 

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