Older Americans Month is a time to spotlight the impactful contributions older adults make in the lives of the people and communities they serve.

AmeriCorps has been serving as a modern-day Civilian Conservation Corps that's more diverse, equitable, and focused on 21st-century environmental challenges. For 30 years, AmeriCorps has focused on the environment, helping to conserve natural habitats, improve energy efficiency, protect clean air and water, and mitigate the effects of climate change. 

AmeriCorps had exciting new opportunities to celebrate the agency’s 30th anniversary in March. Across the nation, AmeriCorps celebrated our milestones and efforts, as well as our members, volunteers, and alumni, throughout the month.

Celebrating AmeriCorps 30 in Austin, Texas

In March, we recognize the millions of Americans who have committed to transforming our communities and honor the invaluable contributions women have made to our nation’s history and progress.

For decades, Americans have stepped up to address our nation and the world’s most pressing needs and build the next generation of leaders in all professions – from education to emergency response, public health, public service, and more. 

In 1988, a 13-year-old's story of surviving and escaping sexual abuse inspired the establishment of Step by Step, a writing group of youth in foster care. The organization did everything to spread stories like these to the world and develop peer support systems. For more than 35 years, Step by Step has continued to grow from the stories and needs of our communities, working to bring stories as witnesses to the world and creating opportunities for people to support each other and meet challenges during times of need. 

More than 66,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers supported health needs across the nation last year.

During AmeriCorps' 30th anniversary, we celebrate members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who improve the physical and mental well-being of Americans. 

From Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service to National Mentoring Month and highlighting AmeriCorps’ impact on expanding economic opportunities to Americans, the start of 2024 was filled with na

As we wrap up 2023, AmeriCorps reflects on our resolutions and historic milestone moments from this year and looks forward to kicking off 2024 with our members, volunteers, grantees, and partners. 

AmeriCorps’ 2023 Resolutions

From sports teams to philanthropic organizations, AmeriCorps’ partners have been integral in helping bring out the best of America for the past 30 years.