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A public policy coalition and initiative of @statecommission. We believe in expanding national service & volunteerism at the state and local level.

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Impacts of the recent AmeriCorps grant terminations are being felt across the US. In rural Kentucky, AmeriCorps funding provided tutoring to ~1,000 children with learning differences, like dyslexia, in 25 schools. Now these children are left without help. kentucky.com/news/local/edu…

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"I support improving efficiency & eliminating waste, but I would have to object to cutting AmeriCorps grants like those that support Louisiana’s veterans & organizations that provide crucial support after hurricanes & natural disasters." —U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. x.com/SenBillCassidy…

"I support improving efficiency &amp; eliminating waste, but I would have to object to cutting AmeriCorps grants like those that support Louisiana’s veterans &amp; organizations that provide crucial support after hurricanes &amp; natural disasters." —<a href="/SenBillCassidy/">U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.</a>

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AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve in schools across the country, supporting student needs through tutoring, mentoring, afterschool programs, and more. Learn how the recent grant terminations are impacting this work in Nevada. thenevadaindependent.com/article/i-feel…

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The impacts of AmeriCorps grant terminations are being felt across Alaska. Youth lost coaches, tutors, mental health support, afterschool programs & summer programs. Low-income Alaskans lost support in finding recovery resources & housing aid. And more: adn.com/alaska-news/20…

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For National Washington Day, we're highlighting the impacts of the recent AmeriCorps grant terminations on Washington state. One program impacted by the terminations worked to end poverty and homelessness for women and children in Spokane. Learn more: kxly.com/news/hundreds-…

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šŸŽ™ļø On Iowa Public Radio, ASC Chief Engagement Officer Rachel Manuel Bruns speaks about the impact of the AmeriCorps grant terminations on AmeriCorps members, nonprofits, and community services in her home state of Iowa. iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-…

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In Kansas, all 10 AmeriCorps State programs were terminated as part of the recent cuts to AmeriCorps grant funding. In addition to leaving AmeriCorps members and others without work, the terminations will leave communities without crucial services. cjonline.com/story/news/pol…

In Kansas, all 10 AmeriCorps State programs were terminated as part of the recent cuts to AmeriCorps grant funding. In addition to leaving AmeriCorps members and others without work, the terminations will leave communities without crucial services.

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In Maine, recent AmeriCorps grant terminations impact all 16 counties & over 100 communities. The impacted programs addressed chronic disease prevention, workforce development, environmental protection, educational enrichment, community resilience, & more. mainebiz.biz/article/americ…

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More than 30,000 AmeriCorps members had their service prematurely ended by the devastating grant terminations & program demobilizations in April. šŸ†˜Donate to our emergency assistance fund to support them: bit.ly/ASC-emergency Info coming soon on how members can apply for aid

More than 30,000 AmeriCorps members had their service prematurely ended by the devastating grant terminations &amp; program demobilizations in April.

šŸ†˜Donate to our emergency assistance fund to support them: bit.ly/ASC-emergency

Info coming soon on how members can apply for aid
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ASC CEO Kaira Esgate recently spoke with NPR about the impacts of the AmeriCorps grant terminations. The coverage includes a peek into the challenges AmeriCorps members and communities are now facing in North Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, and Illinois. npr.org/2025/05/09/nx-…

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For National Idaho Day, we're highlighting the impacts of the recent AmeriCorps grant terminations on the state. An article in the Idaho Press looks at the devastating ripple effects on organizations, AmeriCorps members, and communities. idahopress.com/news/local/unh…

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Tutoring kids, assisting farmers, teaching survival skills, disaster recovery — just a few of the things AmeriCorps members did in West Virginia. "Now... all of these efforts to make life better in West Virginia are threatened or already eliminated." mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/05/19/ame…

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Following floods, hurricanes & tornadoes, AmeriCorps members work months or years to clean up & rebuild. The recent cuts to AmeriCorps "will be disastrous to communities & the thing that’s really unfortunate is we won’t feel it until after disaster hits.ā€ grist.org/extreme-weathe…

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šŸ“¢ APPLY NOW! AmeriCorps members impacted by the recent demobilizations & terminations in April & May are now eligible to apply for $500 in one-time financial assistance from the National AmeriCorps Member Emergency Fund. For more info or to apply, visit ascnationalemergencyfund.org

šŸ“¢ APPLY NOW! AmeriCorps members impacted by the recent demobilizations &amp; terminations in April &amp; May are now eligible to apply for $500 in one-time financial assistance from the National AmeriCorps Member Emergency Fund.

For more info or to apply, visit ascnationalemergencyfund.org
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Thank you to everyone who has donated to the National AmeriCorps Member Emergency Fund — more than $83,000 so far! Due to high demand for aid, we've increased our fundraising goal to $500,000. Please consider making a donation or sharing w/ your networks: statecommissions.givepulse.com/event/601631-e…

Thank you to everyone who has donated to the National AmeriCorps Member Emergency Fund — more than $83,000 so far!

Due to high demand for aid, we've increased our fundraising goal to $500,000. Please consider making a donation or sharing w/ your networks: statecommissions.givepulse.com/event/601631-e…
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For #NationalWyoming Day, we're highlighting a recent article about the impact of the AmeriCorps grant terminations on the state of Wyoming. ā€œNeeds will go unmet in this state due to this decision.ā€ -Andrea Harrington, ServeWyoming Vice Chair wyofile.com/doge-cuts-to-a…

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More than 32,000 AmeriCorps members were terminated last month, but it went largely unnoticed because most of the jobs were concentrated in nonprofit human services agencies that help underserved communities. Learn more about these devastating cuts. ā¤µļø washingtonpost.com/health/2025/05…

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In the Daily Montanan, Micah Drew reports that 80 Montana AmeriCorps members lost their jobs last month as a result of the grant terminations, leaving nonprofits and agencies short staffed and devastating local communities. dailymontanan.com/2025/05/29/fed…

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For #NationalUtahDay, we're highlighting a recent article about the impact of the AmeriCorps grant terminations on Moab, Utah. Read more at moabtimes.com/articles/doge-…

For #NationalUtahDay, we're highlighting a recent article about the impact of the AmeriCorps grant terminations on Moab, Utah.

Read more at moabtimes.com/articles/doge-…