Hometown Heroes: Dominic Gonzalez Gives Back to San Antonio with AmeriCorps VISTA
Service experience helps man overcome unexpected homelessness
By Dominic Gonzalez
Nearly 4,000 Senior Corps and AmeriCorps members have responded to 2017 disaster-related projects
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) issued the following statement regarding recent leadership changes. Please attribute to CNCS spokesperson Samantha Jo Warfield.
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) issued the following statement regarding recent leadership changes. Please attribute to CNCS spokesperson Samantha Jo Warfield.
Millions of Americans will mark the day of service with projects in all 50 states
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, January 15, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and Senior Corps and the nation’s volunteering efforts, will lead thousands of organizations around the country to make it “a day on, not a day off” in honor of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service.
Employers of National Service include Timberland, Habitat for Humanity, Farmers Insurance, and City of Phoenix
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that leads AmeriCorps, and the Peace Corps celebrated a major milestone for their joint Employers of National Service initiative, reaching more than 500 public and private-sector companies that have made a commitment to hire AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni.
$3.3 billion in AmeriCorps scholarships earned since 1994; $1 billion to repay student debt
Veterans currently serving in U.S. Congress call on more Americans to serve
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This Veterans Day, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) will honor all veterans, including those veterans who serve through its AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs, as well as national service members who support veterans and military families.
Funding supports 15 grants to State Service Commissions boosting the impact of volunteers to tackle local issues
More than 2,200 Senior Corps and AmeriCorps members continue efforts in Hurricane Harvey, Irma, and Maria impacted areas