Honor Black Americans' History and Future during Juneteenth and Month of Action

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Known also as African American Independence Day, Jubilee Day, or Freedom Day, Juneteenth is a celebration of the emancipation of enslaved Black people in America.


No matter the preferred name, June 19 is a time for the nation to reflect on the shameful and enduring legacy of slavery in this country.

AmeriCorps 30: Supporting Healthy Futures for West Virginian Children and Families

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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. 

This National Public Health Week Explore Your Future with Public Health AmeriCorps

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Are you looking to make a difference in your community while also establishing a fulfilling and successful career? In celebration of National Public Health Week, AmeriCorps is raising awareness of Public Health AmeriCorps, a new program in partnership with CDC that is recruiting, training, and developing the next generation of public health leaders. 

AmeriCorps Unites in Celebration: Five Careers You Can Train for in Public Health AmeriCorps

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Public health is at the root of many pressing community issues like pollution, disease, nutrition, gun violence, disaster preparedness, access to healthcare and more, which impacts community health. Hundreds of thousands of Americans work in public health, in a wide variety of interesting and exciting jobs. If you’re curious about a career in public health, it can be hard to know where to start.

Bridging National Service and Public Health: Apply for AmeriCorps Funding to Solve Urgent Public Health Needs

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The COVID-19 pandemic showed that government agencies and communities must work together to respond to public health emergencies. From vaccination rollouts to health education, response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other health crises like heart diseases and intimate partner violence, the need for inter-government and community collaboration is vital to our nation’s health.