By Amanda Nipper
When families in Arkansas need tutoring support, community outreach, or help strengthening local nonprofits, AmeriCorps members are often there—quietly serving and making a measurable difference.
The recent bipartisan decision by Congress to sustain funding for AmeriCorps in the fiscal year 2026 appropriations package is a win for Arkansas communities. This funding allows service programs across our state to continue addressing local needs while developing the next generation of civic-minded leaders.
AmeriCorps is not an abstract federal program. It is neighbors serving neighbors—supporting education, health initiatives, workforce development, and nonprofit capacity in communities large and small. These partnerships expand what local organizations can do and connect valuable resources to the people who need them most.
I want to thank Sen. John Boozman, Rep. French Hill and others for their leadership and support of AmeriCorps. Their commitment reflects a shared understanding that national service is a practical, bipartisan investment in stronger, more resilient communities.
Sustaining AmeriCorps funding means sustaining opportunity, service, and impact across Arkansas. I appreciate our congressional delegation for standing behind those who serve and the communities they support.