http://www.americorps.gov AmeriCorps members serve full or part time with hundreds of national and local organizations. Full-time members who complete their service earn an education award of $4,725 to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back student loans. Members who serve part time receive a partial education award. In addition to the AmeriCorps*State and National grant programs, of which the Professional Corps competition is a part, AmeriCorps also includes AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps, a 10-month, full-time residential program for men and women between the ages of 18 and 24 who carry out projects in public safety, public health, and disaster relief, and AmeriCorps*VISTA, whose members help bring individuals and communities out of poverty by serving full-time to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, increase housing opportunities, or bridge the digital divide. en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST 0 http://www.americorps.gov/images/logos/ac_logo.gif http://www.americorps.gov 120 120 http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2097Employees of Corporation for National and Community Service were recognized with two prestigious national awards this week for working with communities to prepare for and respond to natural disasters. Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2094Together for Tomorrow (TFT), the joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to spur community engagement in turning around our nation's lowest performing schools, today launched its School Improvement Challenge for the 2012-13 school year on http://tft.challenge.gov/. Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2093Today, the Office of National Drug Control Strategy (ONDCP) released its 2012 National Drug Control Strategy, the Obama Administration's primary blueprint for drug policy in the United States. Featured prominently in the strategy is Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)'s VetCorps program, which is designed to help returning veterans and their families access the critical services and support they need to thrive in their communities - ranging from social, mental and physical health services to housing and employment assistance. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2092Today at the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden recognized the Corporation on National and Community Service (CNCS) and programs supported by the agency for improving the lives of veterans and military family members nationwide at the Joining Forces First Anniversary Celebration. Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2091Setting a tone of confidence and excitement about the future of national service, Wendy Spencer began her tenure as CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service yesterday by outlining her goal of strengthening the impact of national service and volunteering in meeting critical community needs. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2090Our Nation has been profoundly shaped by ordinary Americans who have volunteered their time and energy to overcome extraordinary challenges. From the American Revolution and the Seneca Falls Convention to the everyday acts of compassion and purpose that move millions to make change in their communities, our Nation has always been at its best when individuals have come together to realize a common vision.Speeches and Official StatementsTue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2089Today, the Corporation for National and Community Service, in collaboration with Points of Light, announced the expansion of an AmeriCorps VISTA project to support the efforts of the National Forum on Youth Violence to promote pathways to opportunity for at-risk youth, while working to eliminate youth violence. Press Releases and AnnouncementsWed, 4 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2087Today, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced that it is seeking nominations for the 2012 National Service Impact Awards to honor the best and brightest national service participants from around the country that are making an impact in their communities. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2088The U.S. Senate last week confirmed four leaders from the nonprofit, civic, and corporate sectors to serve on the board of directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2085The U.S. Senate today unanimously confirmed Wendy Spencer as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2084Last week, thousands of Americans across the country participated in the sixth annual AmeriCorps Week, recognizing the quiet dedication of AmeriCorps members and alumni who are building stronger, safer, and healthier communities through service. Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2081The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced an innovative new partnership designed to continue to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2080Additional AmeriCorps members have deployed to provide disaster relief in the areas of five states that saw significant destruction during the recent storms. Press Releases and AnnouncementsMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2078AmeriCorps members from the AmeriCorps St. Louis Emergency Response Team have already been deployed to several sites in Missouri in response to the storms that tore through the Midwest yesterday, and more deployments expected in the coming days. Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 1 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2076The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the U.S. Department of Education andthe Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced today Together for Tomorrow, a new initiative to spotlight existing and spur new community engagement in turning around persistently low-performing schools. Press Releases and AnnouncementsFri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2074Today President Obama is sending his Fiscal Year 2013 budget request to Congress, including proposed funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service and its programs.Speeches and Official StatementsMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2072The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) released a Notice for Federal Funding Availability (NOFA) today for the 2012 grant competition for the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance grants. The deadline for applications will be 5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of June, 2012. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2069The Missouri House of Representatives today will pass a resolution honoring AmeriCorps members from across the country who have played an indispensable role in helping the city of Joplin recover from the devastating tornado that struck the city on May 22, 2011. Press Releases and AnnouncementsTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2071Whereas, AmeriCorps volunteers have been indispensable to the recovery efforts in Joplin and Duquesne, Missouri, following the tornado that killed 161 residents and destroyed over 7,000 homes, churches, schools and businesses; and Speeches and Official StatementsTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=2068The Corporation for National and Community Service is seeking applications from former AmeriCorps members who are interested in serving as the 2012-2013 Eli Segal Fellow, a year-long leadership opportunity to help advance national service policy, operations, and strategy at the Corporation for National and Community Service headquarters. Press Releases and AnnouncementsThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST