Our nation has lost a great patriot and public servant. For sixty years, John McCain faithfully served his country. As a naval aviator, war hero, U.S. House member, U.S. Senator, presidential candidate, and tireless champion for his constituents, Senator McCain always put our country first.
COLUMBUS, OHIO – 80 AmeriCorps members were sworn into service today by Congressman Steve Stivers who officially administered the AmeriCorps pledge. This class, all of whom are serving with the AmeriCorps VISTA program, will join the more than 75,000 AmeriCorps members who serve throughout the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of its annual recruitment effort, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers the AmeriCorps program, today released its annual rankings of the states and cities that generate the most AmeriCorps members.
West Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Minnesota take the top three spots in the states category. Baltimore, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and New Orleans claim the highest slots in the large-cities listing, with Provo, Utah, Lowell, Mass., and Providence, R.I. ranking highest among small cities.
Exciting new research results previewed; First-ever Senior Corps mini-documentary premiered
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Corporation for National and Community for Service hosted hundreds of nonprofit and volunteer leaders in Washington, D.C. last week for the 2018 National Senior Corps Convening when representatives from Senior Corps programs across the country traveled to the region to learn from national experts and gain valuable insights from peers.
Three FEMA Corps teams will work with survivors of the recent volcanic eruption and earthquakes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three teams of AmeriCorps members have been deployed to Hawaii to join assistance efforts for survivors of the recent Kilauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes in Hilo, Hawaii. The 20 young people, all of whom serve through FEMA Corps, a unit of AmeriCorps NCCC, departed for the island on Saturday from Jackson, Miss.
FEMA Corps teams will support Hawaii residents impacted by the recent volcanic eruption
VICKSBURG, MISS. – On Saturday, June 16, three teams of AmeriCorps members will depart for Hawaii, where they will join assistance efforts for survivors of the recent Kilauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes. The teams will depart from the AmeriCorps NCCC campus in Vicksburg and continue on to Hawaii from the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.
Annual event honors RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion volunteers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that oversees Senior Corps, will celebrate the valuable contributions made by older volunteers during the eighth annual Senior Corps Week, taking place April 29 – May 5 during Older Americans Month.
Last night, as we learned of the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush, my first thought was for her family, President Bush and their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and the memories they will share with each other over the coming days. All of us send our deepest sympathy and prayers to them.
The AmeriCorps family is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Jennifer Riordan. Among her many roles as a leader in the Albuquerque community, Jennifer served on and previously chaired the New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism. We will remember Jennifer as a devoted champion and steward of national service. Our hearts and deepest condolences go out to Jennifer’s family, friends, and colleagues in New Mexico and across the country.
Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee,
Thank you for the invitation to testify today. With only two months in this role, I appreciate the opportunity to meet with the Committee and share my commitment to accountability and good stewardship of taxpayer dollars – a top priority I share with the dedicated professionals of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
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