September is National Preparedness Month and we are highlighting Corps that are involved in disaster response work. Based in Austin, TX, American YouthWorks (AYW), operates several programs including YouthBuild Austin,
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This year marked the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. While many Corpsmembers are too young to remember the events of 9/11, they keep the memories of victims alive
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Ever thought it would be fun to spend the summer working in a national park? Talk to the AmeriCorps members of the “Rocky Crew” at Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC).
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On February 28, 2021, just one month into his term in office, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order calling for the establishment of a 21st Century version of the
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In August, we are highlighting “Next Steps and Reflections” as Corpsmembers move on to their next adventure. We interviewed Abby Ruby, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Alabama,
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For the month of July, The Corps Network is highlighting Corps across the country working to conserve water and energy. In Colorado, the Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC), engages AmeriCorps
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Arizona is one of the driest states in the country. Water is precious here. This makes the watershed improvement projects completed by GEM Environmental Corps all the more important. Based
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It’s been 20 years since Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) created its program under Utah State University. In honor of their 20 year anniversary, we spoke with UCC Director Sean Damitz
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For Great Outdoors Month, we’re highlighting stories of how Service and Conservation Corps help expand access to public lands and outdoor recreation opportunities. In 2020 alone, Service and Conservation
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Over the past year, there’s been a lot of conversation about reviving the Civilian Conservation Corps: the New Deal Era program that put millions of unemployed young men to work
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