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Providing People Power to Organizations that Are Strengthening American Communities.

Each year, AmeriCorps places more than $800 million in funding and more than 270,000 individuals with nonprofit, faith-based, and community organizations. All of our grantees and project sponsors go through a rigorous application process, meaning you can be sure that your donation will be used to help communities in need of support.

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When you contribute to the AmeriCorps’ General Fund, we will direct your support where it is needed to assist in furthering the mission and goals of the agency.

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AmeriCorps members address critical community needs by teaching, mentoring and tutoring kids, rebuilding after disaster, helping veterans and their families, restoring natural habitats, supporting healthy communities, alleviating poverty, and more.

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AmeriCorps Seniors mobilizes Americans 55 and up who share their time, wisdom, and talents to reach out to other seniors in need, mentor and tutor youth, and help communities overcome a variety of challenges.

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COVID-19

The challenges presented by the pandemic require solutions that are creative, flexible, and timely. Across the country, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers have risen to the occasion, answering the call to serve in new and innovative ways. Even in the face of adversity, our members and volunteers continue to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement.

                    



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