Using the new NC STAR curriculum, members also facilitate discussion of race relations among middle and high school students in order to develop among participants a greater understanding and respect for diversity.
Participants do everything from teaching our children to preserving our environment.
I' m happy to see so many North Carolinians will have the chance to make a difference while gaining such a valuable learning experience. The partnerships created by the AmeriCorps program enable our community-based organizations to reach out to more children who need extra tutoring and to mentor those who might need a positive role model. I am proud that North Carolinians who participate in AmeriCorps are committed to service in our communities and to furthering their education, and I think we should support those values whenever we can. More than 3,000 immigrants are served through twenty partner agencies across the state. Across North Carolina, more than 581 people of all ages and backgrounds are helping to solve problems and strengthen communities through 51 service projects.