Ohio's AmeriCorps Programs Download a PDF version of the latest Ohio AmeriCorps Program Directory . This program engages AmeriCorps members in direct service to meet the educational needs for children enrolled in day care centers in the lower socio-economic areas of Toledo. Services include the development of programs to address childhood reading readiness, the teaching of basic literacy skills to the parents of young children, the training of childcare providers in literacy-related activities, and the recruitment and training of community volunteers to enhance the overall programming efforts. The goal of WSEM AmeriCorps is to offer the youth of Cleveland s culturally diverse westside community comprehensive services that include components of education, empowerment, and enrichment. These services are offered at a series of churches and community-based sites.
Members recruit, teach, and mentor middle school students in after-school programs.
The Youngstown Reads Early Program enhances the capacity of early childhood service providers, parents, and the Youngstown City School District to teach early literacy skills to very young children, ages 0 to 5, making strides toward ensuring that all children entering kindergarten will be ready to read.