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Time100 Climate 2024 Michael D. Smith

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AP: Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after the pandemic tanked participation

Thalia Beaty | Nov. 19, 2024

From foster grandparents who volunteer at an early child care center to citizen scientists who collect water quality data in remote locations, nonprofit volunteers have come back after the pandemic.

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Washburn University Among Entities Receiving $820K+ for Anti-Poverty Projects

Sarah Motter
WIBW | Aug. 14, 2023

Washburn University and other agencies across the state have been awarded a total of more than $820,000 to support new anti-poverty projects. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday, Aug. 14, that a total of $821,129 has been sent from AmeriCorps to three Kansas organizations to support new projects. AmeriCorps is a service for volunteering. Read more on WIBW.

Launch of California Teacher Recruitment Coalition to Happen in Sacramento

CBS Bay Area | Aug. 12, 2023

A summit about recruiting teachers in California and the launch of a recruiting coalition will occur Monday in Sacramento with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, Thurmond's office said Friday. Read more on CBS Bay Area

Tampa Opens Cooling Centers Amid Excessive Heat

Nathaniel Rodriguez
WFLA | Aug. 11, 2023

The city of Tampa has opened several cooling centers to help residents keep cool amid the excessive heat through the weekend. Read more on WFLA

Rep. Jimmy Panetta Announces AmeriCorps VISTA Project for South San Jose

Rep. Panetta | Aug. 10, 2023

United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) secured a $90,360 grant from AmeriCorps to support San Jose Public Libraries’ efforts to expand college and career pathways, close the digital divide, and promote literacy.  Read more on Rep. Panetta.

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