AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith. Photo-Illustration by TIME.
TIME100 Climate 2024
Harry Booth | Nov. 12, 2024
Smith's journey to climate advocacy began in social justice. Prior to joining AmeriCorps, as an Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity, he saw how “low income communities, communities of color, were bearing the brunt of climate change.” This experience now informs his leadership at AmeriCorps, where he has focused on ensuring volunteers receive higher living allowances so that people from all backgrounds can participate.
Jim Lokay
FOX5 DC | Jan. 15, 2022
Monday marks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. AmeriCorps is working across the country with 40,000 organizations to promote volunteerism, and CEO Michael Smith joins Jim to explain AmeriCorps' role in getting people involved in their community. Watch on FOX5 DC.
Opinion by Michael D. Smith and Dr. Bernice King
Blavity News | Jan. 14, 2022
As you consider how you will focus your time and efforts in this new year, we urge you to pledge to volunteer and give back to your community through 2022. Read more in Blavity News.
By Carlett Spike
AARP | Jan. 13, 2022
Find volunteer opportunities to celebrate this holiday. Read more on AARP.
Mary Tobin
The Hill | November 11, 2021
This Veteran’s Day, it’s important we honor veterans not only for their military service, but also for their continued national service. Whether responding to disasters, building homes, mentoring at-risk youth, or supporting other veterans, national service provides an effective way to tap the talent and leadership skills of veterans to solve problems at home. Read more on The Hill.
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