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WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that Illinois will receive federal support

Volunteer Iowa has approved federal and state AmeriCorps funding that will leverage private and local funding for a total of $12.2 million in support of more th

Heart of Oregon Corps among organizations sharing in nearly $7 million in AmeriCorps funds WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that four organizations in Oregon will receive about $6.95 million in funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. “AmeriCorps volunteers build stronger communities and earn experience that often inspires a lifetime of service,” Wyden said. “These programs in Portland, ...

My New Orleans 04/19/2021 BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Volunteer Louisiana are proud to announce the ten 2021 Champions of Service during National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, 2021. The annual Champions of Service Award recognizes outstanding volunteers from seven geographic regions across the state, plus outstanding AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Corporate volunteer programs. “Nowhere else is our state’s character and resilience of spirit more...

On Friday, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor announced a statewide volunteer recruitment campaign to support the state’s efforts to bolster vaccination efforts in the communities most impacted by COVID-19. “In the face of challenges, Californians come together and our fight to end this pandemic is no different. Volunteers can play an especially important role in supporting our vaccination efforts by serving at a local vaccination site,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom. “I encourage ...