Military Appreciation Month: Service Empowers Veterans and Military Families

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Dear veterans,  

We recognize and appreciate the immense sacrifices you have made for our nation. From leaving your loved ones behind and serving overseas to protecting our freedom, you have dedicated your lives to serving our country. At AmeriCorps, we believe that we have a responsibility to care for you and your families during and after your service.  

 AmeriCorps has a dual mission – to assist and serve veterans and military families and serve alongside them by engaging their talents to help make a local impact. 

Fight Hunger During National Canned Food Month

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Canned foods have been an important part of American nutrition over the last century. Though the start of canned goods is dated back to Napoleon-era France, canned foods sustained Americans during the World Wars, Great Depression, and cold winters when fresh crops were scarce.

In honor of National Canned Food Month this February, we learn why it continues to be a grocery staple for many.  

AmeriCorps Shows Appreciation for Veterans, Military Personnel, and their Families

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John King loves to drive. But now, he’s driving with a purpose – serving veterans. John King, 79 years old, is a veteran himself who continues to serve. He provides transportation for other military veterans, makes sure they get to medical appointments, assists them in buying groceries, takes them on a trip down memory lane or simply gives them the opportunity to spend time with someone who understands them. 

"This is what we owe them, because life today is what it is because of what these guys did," King says.

AmeriCorps Kicks-off Women’s History Month, Getting to Know Trailblazers Mary Tobin and Atalaya Sergi

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New appointees Mary Tobin, Senior Advisor for Wounded Warrior, Veteran, and Military Family Initiatives and Atalaya Sergi, Director for AmeriCorps Seniors, discovered their passions for national service taking different paths to their new leadership roles. Tobin and Sergi join 11 total new appointees selected in January by the Biden administration. 

A Lifetime of Service: Veterans Serve Through AmeriCorps Seniors

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Yesterday was Veterans Day, an annual opportunity to express our gratitude to the courageous men and women in uniform who have given so much to our nation. Our veterans know the meaning of service, sacrifice, and camaraderie, and their experiences enrich the lives of their communities long after they leave the armed forces. Many veterans choose to continue to give back: often to their communities, but sometimes to each other, as well.

Even Amidst a Pandemic, Veterans Never Stop Serving

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Earlier this week, AmeriCorps CEO Barbara Stewart held a video conference with veteran AmeriCorps members to learn about their service with Washington Vet Corps and the Mt. Adams Institute in Washington. Whether continuing their service to our country on college campuses or public lands, the veterans serving in AmeriCorps have adapted to the changes caused by COVID-19.