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Serve Wisconsin announces $7.1 million in federal AmeriCorps funding for Wisconsin
Wisconsin has received $7.1 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs. This funding will support 26 AmeriCorps programs, including 4 new programs. Additionally, the funding will support three organizations with planning grants in their efforts to start new AmeriCorps programs.
"We are so pleased to be supporting more AmeriCorps members in Wisconsin - Congratulations to all the organizations who were selected to receive funding," said Chester Spellman, director of AmeriCorps. "AmeriCorps members are improving the lives of millions of citizens, including in Wisconsin, and are an indispensable resource for nonprofits, communities, and the individuals they serve. As we mark the 25th anniversary of AmeriCorps, we salute all AmeriCorps members and alumni for standing up and serving our country."
These funds will put over 900 AmeriCorps members on the ground to tackle some of the toughest problems in Wisconsin, including the opioid epidemic, the academic achievement gap, housing shortages for low-income families, and healthcare access. Because of the unique model of AmeriCorps, this will also mean that Wisconsin AmeriCorps programs will leverage an additional $5.9 million from the private sector, foundations, and other sources, which will further increase the return on the federal investment for Wisconsin communities.
The AmeriCorps members serving over the next year will continue a legacy of service in Wisconsin, which continues to be strong and to expand as AmeriCorps celebrates its 25th anniversary this fall. Since 1994, more than 26,000 Wisconsin residents have served approximately 40 million hours through AmeriCorps, earning Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards totaling more than $101.2 million.
To view the full press release on the AmeriCorps funding for Wisconsin for the 2019-2020 program year, please go HERE
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Milwaukee Named #7 AmeriCity in the Nation
Milwaukee was recently named the #7 large city in the United States for enrolling AmeriCorps members by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers the AmeriCorps program and leads the nation's national service and volunteer programs.
There are over 400 AmeriCorps members serving in Milwaukee schools and nonprofits where they
tutor students, serve in health clinics, run after school programs, help high school students prepare for college, build up the capacity of nonprofit organizations, and work to create a more just and equitable Milwaukee. This year, CNCS will invest more than $2 million to support AmeriCorps members and projects in Milwaukee and their mission to improve the lives of its residents.
This fall marks the 25th anniversary of the AmeriCorps program and more than 5,800
Milwaukee residents over the past 25 years have served in AmeriCorps. They have
provided more than 10.2 million hours of service to their country and local community
through AmeriCorps and received more than $25,620,000 in Segal AmeriCorps
Education Awards.
"We are incredibly proud that Milwaukee is one to the top large cities nationwide for
recruiting AmeriCorps members. Milwaukee has a legacy of civic engagement and being
a Top 10 "AmeriCity." We are proud to continue the tradition," said, Jeanne Duffy,
Executive Director of Serve Wisconsin, the state commission charged with managing
AmeirCorps programs in the State of Wisconsin.
To view the full press release on Milwaukee being named the #7 AmeriCity, please go HERE
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Disaster Recovery project planned for Langlade and Oconto Counties - September 28 - October 6
Serve Wisconsin is partnering with Team Rubicon and other community partners to provide disaster recovery assistance to Langlade and Oconto Counties from September 28 to October 6. The recent storms have caused extensive damage to these heavily wooded areas and they need assistance to prevent further issues with the fallen trees. There are several different volunteer roles that are needed for this project, including assisting in tree debris removal, operating the volunteer reception center, food preparation, and driving volunteers between locations.
AmeriCorps members, staff, alumni, Senior Corps staff, volunteers, and other partners are encouraged to sign up, with reimbursement available for transportation, food, and lodging. Service dates are from 9/28-10/2 and 10/2-10/6. Come for the whole week or for a few days. Please consider joining this team and share with this opportunity your networks.
If you are interested in joining this team or would like more information, please contact to Ruhamah Bauman at [email protected] by September 13, 2019.
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September 11 National Day of Service and Rememberence -
Find and Register Service Projects
In 2009, Congress established in federal law that September 11th would be a National Day of Service and Remembrance and made the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) responsible for helping to support this effort. Each year, Americans complete service projects on September 11 as a tribute to victims, survivors, first responders, and others who rose up in service in response to the attacks in 2001.
For more information on project ideas and resources, volunteer opportunities near you, or to register a service project for others to join, access the CNCS September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance HERE
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Looking for AmeriCorps Alumni Photos and Videos to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of AmeriCorps in Wisconsin
This October, Serve Wisconsin will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of AmeriCorps at our opening ceremony, which will be taking place on October 11th, 2019 at the Milwaukee County Zoo. We would like to celebrate all of our members who have served with AmeriCorps over the past 25 years here in Wisconsin. In order to achieve this, we would love to have a compilation of both pictures and videos of members and alumni over the years.
We are looking for photos (or videos) from AmeriCorps alumni during their service, which we will use to create displays and slideshows of AmeriCorps members throughout the last 25 years. We are additionally looking for brief video clips (between 15-45 seconds) that alumni could record that describe their AmeriCorps experience and how it has influenced them.
Larger videos and photos can be uploaded
HERE
.
You may also email smaller files directly to
[email protected]
. Maggie will email you with a confirmation after she receives your content.
Thank you to our AmeriCorps alumni in advance for your support and for your service!
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Serve Wisconsin Hosts Grant Writing Workshop
Serve Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative presented a one-day AmeriCorps Grant Writing Workshop on August 12 to help the 21 participants become familiar with the AmeriCorps program grant application process and requirements and to strengthen their applications for future federal AmeriCorps funding. Topics that were covered included the application instructions, program narrative, budget, logic models, performance measures, and data collection. Participants learned how to build a strong program design that is informed by data and evidence through individual and group activities, including time to work on grant application elements with the presenters.
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Become an AmeriCorps Member Today!
If you wish to engage in meaningful community service and acquire job skills, consider joining AmeriCorps!
To learn more about AmeriCorps or if you are ready to join and have questions about which program is right for you, contact us! We are happy to answer your questions and help you explore the different opportunities available.
Program information is also available on our
Serve Wisconsin
website.
We look forward to speaking with you!
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Interesting in serving as a member of the Wisconsin National and Community Service Board?
For those interested in taking an active role in promoting national service and volunteerism in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin National and Community Service Board currently has three vacancies for board members for the following appointment types:
- A representative of community-based agency
- An individual between the ages of 16 and 25, inclusive, who is a participant or supervisor of a service program for school-aged youth, or of a campus-based or national service program
- An open seat where the individual would meet any of the slot descriptions in state statute for one of the other appointed members
Those interested in serving are required to complete an application to the governor for the appointment. The online application for applying for a board position can be found
HERE, with additional information on the application process found at
Apply to Serve - Governor Tony Evers. If you are potentially interested in serving on the board and have any questions, please contact Serve Wisconsin Executive Director Jeanne Duffy at
[email protected].
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Calendar: Upcoming Events and Key Dates
September / October
- September 11 - September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance
- September 12 - 25th Anniversary of AmeriCorps
- September 16-20 - AmeriCorps State & National Symposium in Washington, DC - Serve WI Office closed
- September 28 - October 6 - Disaster Recovery Project in Langlade and Oconto Counties (exact dates/locations still tentative)
- October 11 - Opening Ceremony (Peck Center, Milwaukee County Zoo)
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