Governor Mike Foster National Service in Louisiana Getting things done in Louisiana . More than 17,000 people of all ages and backgrounds are helping to solve problems and strengthen communities through 98 national service projects across Louisiana. Serving through local nonprofits, schools, religious organizations and other groups, these citizens tutor and mentor children, coordinate after-school programs, build homes, organize neighborhood watch groups, clean parks, recruit volunteers, and accomplish other things to improve communities. This year AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps, will provide more than 1,200 the opportunity to spend a year serving in Louisiana communities. Two-thirds of AmeriCorps grants are made by the Louisiana Serve Commission.
National nonprofits make other assignments.
This information reflects the 2000-2001 program year.