More than 100 AmeriCorps members to improve postgraduate opportunities for graduating seniors at eight area high-schools

TUCSON, ARIZ. –The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers the AmeriCorps program, today announced that Tucson will be one of 10 communities nationwide to become part of the new Operation AmeriCorps initiative.


Officials participating in Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service represent 149 million Americans, nearly half of U.S. population

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A record number of 2,630 mayors and county leaders across the country are uniting to thank AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers for their commitment to service and their positive impact on pressing challenges facing the nation.

 
AmeriCorps Tutors Help Pre-K Students Meet or Exceed All Targets for Kindergarten Readiness
 
WASHINGTON, D.C  – A rigorous third-party evaluation of the nation’s largest AmeriCorps tutoring program has found that Pre-K students tutored by AmeriCorps members were significantly more prepared for kindergarten in terms of five key literacy skills than students without such tutors. 
 
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today

 

National service agency also announces new partners, locations

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – As part of today’s White House Science Fair, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced an expansion of STEM AmeriCorps, an initiative designed to spur student interest in science, technology, engineering, and math education.


Montana Encouraging AmeriCorps and Peace Corps Alumni to Explore Careers with State Government

 

Cities, states, and nonprofits among those who will receive funding 

WASHINGTON, DC – The Corporation for National and Community Service’s (CNCS) Social Innovation Fund (SIF) today announced 27 subgrantee organizations selected to receive technical assistance services through its Pay for Success (PFS) grant program. The funding will advance and evaluate innovative PFS projects in fields ranging from early childhood interventions to chronic homelessness.

 

WASHINGTON, DC – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced more than $17, 200,000 in funding to support organizations and nonprofits across the nation. The organizations will leverage the experience and skills of Senior Corps RSVP volunteers who serve in schools, disaster response initiatives, veterans’ organizations, and other areas.

 
First-ever County Day of Recognition for National Service set for April 7, 2015
 
Washington D.C. – County officials across the nation will participate in a national day of recognition on April 7, 2015, to highlight the impact of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps in their communities and thank individuals who serve.
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