National Service, Local Impact.
By AnnMaura Connolly - Something important happened in Washington, D.C. last week. Our nation's legislators reached across the aisle and passed a landmark budget bill that includes a significant expansion of national service programs that will directly benefit communities across...
Read More »By former Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) and former Gov. John Lynch (D-NH) – As representatives from opposite parties, we strongly believe in an issue that transcends politics and strongly reflects our core values: support for national service.
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By Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) – What can you do for your country? For starters, tell Congress to support national service.
Read More »By Joseph L. Parker – Congress is making decisions about the federal budget. Proposals under consideration include cuts that would drastically reduce funding for national service programs in Oklahoma and across the nation.
Read More »By Mike Szymanski – A week ago, the U.S. Senate proposed cutting 20,000 AmeriCorps positions…Now, City Year, which has 309 AmeriCorps members in Los Angeles, is calling on the public to help stop the proposed cuts before decisions are made in the...
Read More »By World’s Editorial Writers – AmeriCorps offers a start in life for young college graduates, makes a difference in the lives of children in low-performing schools and does so for a tiny cost. It’s making a difference, and it’s worth...
Read More »By AnnMaura Connolly - A new poll by TargetPoint Consulting asked voters in nine battleground states about their views on national service and the response was clear: 83 percent of voters want Congress to maintain or increase the federal investment...
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