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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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Wisconsin receives nearly $6M to help public health orgs, AmeriCorps recruitment

Victor Jacobo 
58 WDTVJ CBS | April 29 

AmeriCorps, state and local officials announced nearly $6 million to help Wisconsin's community and public health organizations after two years of the pandemic has strained the workforce for the field. The Public Health AmeriCorps funds will support four organizations to recruit more than 200 AmeriCorps members. Read more from 58 WDTVJ CBS.

Teacher on Mission to Donate 1 Million Books, Gets Special Surprise

TODAY | April 29, 2022

Teacher Jennifer William’s dedication to reading is raising the bar, as she works to donate one million books. TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager sits down with Williams to hear more about her mission, and she’s surprised with 10,000 books to donate! Find out more on TODAY.

FEMA Administrator Celebrates Earth Day with AmeriCorps and FEMA Corps

Homeland Security Today | April 28, 2022


FEMA Administrator joined AmeriCorps Chief Executive Officer, Washington Parks & People Executive Director and President, and AmeriCorps and FEMA Corps team members for an Earth Day service project at Marvin Gaye Community Center in Washington, D.C. Read more on Homeland Security Today.

 

Do your little bit of good

Carol Spahn and Michael D. Smith 
The Hill | April 23, 2022

Doing your bit of good to confront daunting challenges requires bravery and it requires collaboration. It requires action, confronting challenges in the world and—even when solutions seem out of reach— never giving up. Whether, it's through the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, we encourage you to find your fit and dive in. Find a challenge you want to support and do your little bit of good: Volunteer. Read more on The Hill.

 

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