Every second Monday of October, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day to honor the valuable contributions of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians to the world. Throughout history, Indigenous people have cherished and safeguarded their unique cultures, preserving their land, language, spirit, tradition, and knowledge for generations to come. This day is an opportunity to honor and recognize the resilience and beauty of Indigenous communities.

Melissa is starting her second term in AmeriCorps Mentors for Success with Reading and Math Corps. She has been in the education field for almost twenty years and today uses her passion for education and social and emotional learning to help students from preschool to high school. Melissa shares an unforgettable moment with her mentee during graduation season.

AmeriCorps Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Nathaniel Benjamin shares his thoughts on national service ahead of the Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend.  

Dear veterans,  

We recognize and appreciate the immense sacrifices you have made for our nation. From leaving your loved ones behind and serving overseas to protecting our freedom, you have dedicated your lives to serving our country. At AmeriCorps, we believe that we have a responsibility to care for you and your families during and after your service.  

 AmeriCorps has a dual mission – to assist and serve veterans and military families and serve alongside them by engaging their talents to help make a local impact. 

November is National Native American Heritage Month in which we observe and honor the rich history, culture and contributions of our nation's first peoples. The observance of National Native American Heritage Month is also representative of AmeriCorps' dedication to further racial equity and uplift the agency's core values – compassion, integrity and determination.  

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AmeriCorps recently announced plans to leverage the $1 billion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 investment in national service. As part of this plan, the agency pledged to create new national service opportunities, increase living allowances and other benefits for service members, and invest in nonprofit, Tribal, and community organizations supporting underserved communities.

AmeriCorps CEO Barbara Stewart and AmeriCorps staff Adrienne Nash Meléndez and Andrea New recently visited AmeriCorps Seniors grantee, Modern Maturity Center, Inc. (MCC) in Dover, Delaware. While needs have increased exponentially due to COVID-19, programs like MCC that engage senior volunteers are working to keep both volunteers and those they serve safe.

Yesterday was Veterans Day, an annual opportunity to express our gratitude to the courageous men and women in uniform who have given so much to our nation. Our veterans know the meaning of service, sacrifice, and camaraderie, and their experiences enrich the lives of their communities long after they leave the armed forces. Many veterans choose to continue to give back: often to their communities, but sometimes to each other, as well.

It takes an important commitment to community and others to put service before self. Recently, AmeriCorps CEO Barbara Stewart and Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Earl Gay, the AmeriCorps advisor for veterans and veteran-service organizations, had the honor of meeting a special cadre of AmeriCorps members who chose to do so twice.