We have been busy monitoring social media, and we are pleased to see so many of you celebrating the FY18 appropriation for CNCS and taking a moment to thank Congress for the funding. A simple thank you goes a long...
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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 »This Week in National Service – 3/23/18
Yesterday Congress passed a $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriations bill to fund government operations for the remainder of fiscal year 2018 (which ends on September 30, 2018). The FY18 budget represents an increase of nearly $34 million for CNCS from FY17
Read More »Omnibus Bill Includes Increased Funding for National Service Programs
The agreement between the House and Senate on a Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus spending package includes $1.06 billion for the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Read More »This Week in National Service – 3/16/18
I hope you all are enjoying the wrap up of another successful AmeriCorps Week! It was truly amazing to see so much activity across the country highlighting the impact of national service, and in many cases, tying the message back...
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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