By Robert Balfanz - Strategic expansion of AmeriCorps is how we can rapidly and more equitably provide the additional capacity to enact what is needed to support our students through the impact of COVID-19 and continued racial injustice.
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USA TODAY: I Spent Two Years Serving my Country with AmeriCorps. In Return, Uncle Sam Sent Me a Bill.
By Libby Bramson - No lawmaker would treat veterans' education benefits as taxable income. Civilian service members shouldn't be punished by unpatriotic taxes either.
Read More »The Joplin Globe: Keep Funding for National, Community Programs
The Editorial Board - National and community service organizations are celebrating an increase in their funding thanks to recent legislation headed up in large part by U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo.
Read More »On National Service, McCain’s Mea Culpa Changed the United States
By AnnMaura Connolly - John McCain, who was laid to final rest Saturday after losing his year-long battle with brain cancer, was a singular statesman, and someone who was at his best when, and because, he conceded his worst.
Read More »The Fresno Bee: Valley Students Depend on AmeriCorps, Jumpstart Funding
By Joseph I. Castro - While President Trump’s recent budget proposal slashes funding for Federal Work Study and AmeriCorps – programs that work for our students – we are encouraged that Congressional leaders have recognized the value of these programs...
Read More »The Joplin Globe: Victory for National Service
The Editorial Board - On behalf of our community, we want to thank those members of Congress who prioritized investments in AmeriCorps and Senior Corps.
Read More »St. Louis Post Dispatch: National Service: Getting Things Done for St. Louis
By Lyda Krewson - Few things bring Missourians together like service to their country and community. Whether it’s responding to natural disasters or helping returning veterans, Missourians from all walks of life come together to help their neighbors.
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