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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · Jun 25

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www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/06/op-e...

Op-Ed | Our Public Lands Need AmeriCorps

June is Great Outdoors Month — a time to celebrate America’s public lands and the many ways to get outside and explore them. Unfortunately, as we enter the busy summer season, our public lands face an...

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · Jun 22

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Judge temporarily reinstates AmeriCorps programs in 24 states

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — As reported by the New York Times last week, a judge has temporarily reinstated the AmeriCorps program in 24 states, and at this time the organization […]

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · Jun 6

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/05/u...

Judge Orders Reinstatement of AmeriCorps Programs in 24 States

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · Jun 2

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An after-school program in Trump’s backyard struggles to survive DOGE cuts

Seven miles from the White House, a Northern Virginia nonprofit serving low-income families lost funding for more than a dozen teachers hired through AmeriCorps.

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 31

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Federal cuts to AmeriCorps, service programs, ‘devastating’ to local communities • Daily Montanan

80 Montana AmeriCorps members lost their jobs last month leaving nonprofits, agencies short staffed

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 30

When DOGE decided to cut $400 million in AmeriCorps programs, 32,000 members and volunteers had to stop their service immediately, leaving communities' most pressing needs unmet. These folks were serving on a variety of projects, from disaster response to education.

www.npr.org/2025/05/09/n...

Trump's gutting of AmeriCorps hits hard, for both volunteers and communities

The Trump administration slashed funding for the national service agency and fired most of its staff. 32,000 people, mostly young adults, were forced to stop work immediately.

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 29

When faced with an “everything, everywhere, all at once” onslaught, we have to pick our battles. Former Executive Director of The Aspen Institute’s Education and Society program, Ross Wiener, says: pick AmeriCorps.

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AmeriCorps is the hill to fight on

By Ross Wiener

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 28

The cuts to AmeriCorps are already starting to impact communities across the country. Having this funding stripped away will cause chaos and damage that communities that need AmeriCorps' support the most.

www.cbsnews.com/news/americo...

Trump administration cuts to AmeriCorps causing "damage and chaos," groups say

A CBS News review of the list of 1,000 terminated programs show that half are in red states.

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 21

You've asked, and we've answered. This is how you make a difference. This is how you #StandWithService to save #AmeriCorps.

Share this with your network and rsvp today: actionnetwork.org/events/urgen...

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 15

Want to see where the AmeriCorps programs cut by DOGE are located and the services AmeriCorps members and volunteers were providing? See the number of communities that are being impacted by these senseless cuts: www.arcgis.com/apps/instant...

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 9

CFPB workers keep older adults aware of common scams online, on the phone, and in person. Together with the CFPB, we have protected vulnerable populations from fraud. DOGE just wants to make a buck: www.propublica.org/article/doge...

A DOGE Aide Involved in Dismantling Consumer Bureau Owns Stock in Companies That Could Benefit From the Cuts

Gavin Kliger helped oversee mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while holding stock in companies that experts say likely stand to benefit from dismantling that agency — a potentia...

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 9

#AmeriCorps and CFPB workers keep seniors safe. AmeriCorps Seniors uses CFPB resources and training to protect elders from scams and fraud. With the DOGE cuts, these communities will be left vulnerable. americorps.gov/blogs/2024-0... @nteu335.bsky.social

AmeriCorps Seniors Programs Combat Isolation and Elder Abuse

Bob Blancato, the national coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition and president of Matz Blancato and Associates, discusses the importance of social connections to combat elder abuse and isolation ...

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 9

Here's the full livestream - www.youtube.com/live/XVgMQ6k...

#AmeriCorps #NCCC #FEMA #AmeriCorpsNCCC #VISTA

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 8

🚨STARTING NOW - NCCC RECOGNITION OF SERVICE🚨

Join us NOW as we recognize the service of #AmeriCorpsNCCC members and share resources for life after demobilization. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVgM...

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 8

Don’t forget! Today at 6:30 pm CT we are honoring the dedication of the AmeriCorps NCCC members that were sent home early by DOGE. RSVP now for resources for life after demobilization, and steps we can take to stand up for the national service community.

Recognition of Service for AmeriCorps NCCC

On April 14, 748 AmeriCorps NCCC members serving on projects across the nation were demobilized and sent home. Their terms of service were cut short and they were denied a graduation and recognition o...

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 8

We will provide resources for life after demobilization, and steps we can take to stand up for the national service community. Sign up and share with someone you know: actionnetwork.org/events/recog...

Recognition of Service for AmeriCorps NCCC

On April 14, 748 AmeriCorps NCCC members serving on projects across the nation were demobilized and sent home. Their terms of service were cut short and they were denied a graduation and recognition o...

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 8

🚨AmeriCorps NCCC Recognition Event | Today 6:30 CT🚨

Join us as we recognize the 748 AmeriCorps NCCC members for their service on projects across the nation that were demobilized and sent home. Their service will not be erased!

All are welcome to attend🤝

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 6

🚨 During #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, a nationwide coalition is taking a stand — filing a new lawsuit to stop the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps.

The fight for national service has just begun! #protectnationalservice

New Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Attack On Americorps Filed - Democracy Forward

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 6

Communities across the country are already feeling the devastating effects of #AmeriCorpsGrantCuts. On Chicago Tonight, organizations revealed how these cuts will affect everything from capacity building to providing after-school help for students.

Chicago Tonight | Chicago Groups Feeling the Impact of AmeriCorps Cuts | Season 2025

AmeriCorps was directed to terminate nearly $400 million in grants.

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 5

"AmeriCorps NCCC gave me the chance to serve my country in a direct, tangible way while teaching me the power of teamwork."

Service Year Alliance has started posting stories of service.

👇👇👇 Read below for inspo! 👇👇👇
www.serviceyearalliance.org/servicestories

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 3

Today, The President’s discretionary budget request has been released, which proposes eliminating #AmeriCorps. #TakeAction and call your representative leaders and urge them to stand up for #AmeriCorps and protect national service!

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 1

On April 14, 748 #AmeriCorpsNCCC members serving on projects across the nation were sent home.

#DOGE wants to erase their service - we will not let that happen.

Join us and recognize these young leaders for their accomplishments in service to our communities.

actionnetwork.org/events/recog...

Recognition of Service for AmeriCorps NCCC

On April 14, 748 AmeriCorps NCCC members serving on projects across the nation were demobilized and sent home. Their terms of service were cut short and they were denied a graduation and recognition o...

actionnetwork.org

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 1

This May Day, we’re thinking of how many people’s lives were upended by DOGE’s cuts to AmeriCorps funding. One AmeriCorps focus area is “economic opportunity,” which connects Americans across the country with secure employment and improved economic security. This May Day, we’re ready to fight back.

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 1

Wisconsin joins the list of states suing the Trump administration over the #AmeriCorpsGrantCuts. AmeriCorps invested more than $30.3 million in federal funding to support essential programs across the state — these cuts would erode all progress made in the state so far!

Wisconsin sues over cuts to the service and volunteer agency AmeriCorps

Gov. Tony Evers said Wisconsin is joining a multi-state lawsuit against sweeping cuts to AmeriCorps.

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Alt-AmeriCorps @altamericorps.bsky.social · May 1

Colorado joins the list of states to sue the Trump administration over the #AmeriCorpsGrantCuts. Just last year, AmeriCorps and its partners brought in over $10.3 million from local businesses, foundations, public agencies, and more — funding that supports real work in Colorado communities!

Colorado joins 24 other states suing Trump administration over gutting of AmeriCorps

More than 1,000 AmeriCorps volunteers are assigned to projects in Colorado including wildfire mitigation and tutoring students

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