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8 TV Characters Who Would Make Great AmeriCorps Members
By Kathleen Collins
OK, not her. But these other small-screen icons have the skills and personality traits that would make them perfect for national service.
National Service Strengthens America
By Wendy Spencer
CNCS CEO promotes the benefits of service for City Year UK essay collection
Mayors Endorse National Service
By Sandy Scott
At their annual meeting, the U.S. Conference of Mayors unanimously pass a resolution in support of national service.
The Yankees and CNCS Honor HOPE Week Awardee
It’s HOPE Week – a week where the Yankees shine a spotlight on a people who have made a difference. Here Jessica Vasquez from the Corporation for National and Community Service honors a HOPE Week awardee with the President’s Volunteer Service Award during a pre-game ceremony.
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Fortune: Millennials Should Ditch Corporate Jobs for Service
You wouldn’t expect to read something like this in Fortune Magazine, but a feature article earlier this week wondered aloud “Why Millennials Should Ditch Corporate Jobs for Public Service.” You could’ve knocked us over with a feather.
We know firsthand that national service and volunteering “brings people from across the country and across the aisle together to see eye to eye and learn from each other as they work for a shared purpose” – something that would be great for our nation during a time when we appear more and more divided.
We also know that Millennials – like many who are currently serving in AmeriCorps – are a great untapped resource for the nation. Let’s hope more people get the message.
Read the entire article at Fortune.com
View More![“There are some [loan forgiveness] programs that are available through the AmeriCorps program for people who are engaged in public service. They are not as broad-based and widespread as I would like.” - President Obama, on ways to pay for college (at...](https://64.media.tumblr.com/d5dd196aaf947fc68b1d8def5079227b/tumblr_n6z4zb8qQ61sm3558o1_250.jpg)
“There are some [loan forgiveness] programs that are available through the AmeriCorps program for people who are engaged in public service. They are not as broad-based and widespread as I would like.”
- President Obama, on ways to pay for college (at his first-ever Tumblr Q&A)
View MoreVet, AmeriCorps Member Inspires at Summit
Overseeing America’s Community Service
By Tom Fox, The Washington Post
Spencer, who has held positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, spoke about her goals and challenges with Tom Fox.
Finishing School: Grads Opt for National Service to Start Careers
University of Iowa grads Onalee Yousey (left) and Bria Davis (right) are featured in an Iowa Now article about students choosing service after they finish college. Yousey has been serving with AmeriCorps through Grace Hill Settlement House in St. Louis since February as a grant writer. Davis will serve with City Year Boston AmeriCorps starting in August. Welcome to the national service family, ladies! If you’re choosing national service after college, tell us your story here.
Read more at the Iowa Now website
View MoreBorn to Lead: Jennifer Beamon, Public Allies AmeriCorps Alum
Take a few minutes to watch this inspiring video from Public Allies about program alum Jennifer Beamon, who has risen above the challenges in her life to become a community leader.
Her story is just one example of how this AmeriCorps program changes lives by creating leaders and is a testament to the power of national service. Thanks to Public Allies for sharing her story.
View MoreGreen Service: Creating Opportunity and Protecting Our Planet
Hundreds Served For A MONUMENTAL Day of Service
MONUMENTAL Day of Service
AmeriCorps members serve at a MONUMENTAL Day of Service – the culminating event for the National Service Learning Conference and a part of Global Youth Service Day.
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