FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (December 8, 2021) – Tonight, the U.S. Senate confirmed Michael Smith as the Chief Executive Officer of AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps, formerly the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), mobilizes...
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Build Back Better Act Provides Major Investment in National Service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ranit Schmelzer, ranit@schmelzerstrategies.com Build Back Better Act Provides Major Investment in National Service Creates Civilian Climate Corps; Boosts Number of AmeriCorps Members; Supports Increased Diversity Washington, DC (November 19, 2021) – Following is a statement from AnnMaura Connolly,...
Read More »Leaders in the National Service Field Applaud White House Inclusion of a Civilian Climate Corps in Build Back Better Act Framework
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Aly Ferguson, aferguson@serviceyear.org, Ranit Schmelzer, ranit@schmelzerstrategies.com Leaders in the National Service Field Applaud White House Inclusion of a Civilian Climate Corps in Build Back Better Act Framework Service Year Alliance, States for Service, The Corps...
Read More »Voices for National Service Endorses President Biden’s Nomination of Michael D. Smith to Lead AmeriCorps
Voices for National Service Endorses President Biden’s Nomination of Michael D. Smith to Lead AmeriCorps Washington, DC (June 15, 2021) – Today, President Biden announced his intention to nominate Michael D. Smith to be the Chief Executive Officer of AmeriCorps,...
Read More »Administration’s Budget Gives Boost to AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors
Administration’s Budget Gives Boost to AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors WASHINGTON, DC (June 1, 2021) – The fiscal year 2022 budget released on Friday by President Biden calls for $1.2 billion in funding for AmeriCorps, the federal agency that leads service...
Read More »NEW POLL FINDS NEAR UNIVERSAL INTEREST AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN NATIONAL SERVICE
NEW POLL FINDS NEAR UNIVERSAL INTEREST AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN NATIONAL SERVICE They believe it should be part of their civic duty, help solve problems in their communities, and enable them to gain real world experience in an uncertain job...
Read More »Voices for National Service Endorses Bipartisan CORPS Act
Voices for National Service Endorses Bipartisan CORPS Act Bill would expand AmeriCorps to help communities recover from COVID-19, help young people pay for college and create pathways for future employment Washington, DC (April 15, 2021) – Voices for National...
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