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Making sure you show up in your own story

(From 2017) Tomorrow we have our fourth Annual Storytelling Festival for the AmeriCorps programs of Maryland. Our hosts at Casa Maryland and Pablo Blank always provide a warm welcome in their amazing space. Each year, we try different things and…..

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Don’t mention the pandemic!

One of the nation’s largest therapy conferences happens annually in Washington DC. This year, the first in person for two years, the theme was “Meeting the Moment.” At first sight, I thought, “Yes” that is a great theme. How are we…..

We Need Hope to Combat Violence. That Won’t Arrive Without Action.

By Rachel Louise Snyder New York Times June 12th 2022 Ms. Snyder is the author of “No Visible Bruises,” a book on domestic violence. What might have stopped the gunman from killing 21 people in Uvalde, Texas? In the aftermath of…..

EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO HAVE MORE SAY IN THEIR LIVES

Social Emotional Learning aka (SEL) is more than a fad. It comes from the awareness that what students learn about themselves is just as important as what they learn about any other subject. Why is it that schools rarely have…..

The AmeriCorps Pledge

I will get things done for America – to make our people safer, smarter, and healthier.I will bring Americans together to strengthen our communities.Faced with apathy, I will take action.Faced with conflict, I will seek common ground.Faced with adversity, I…..

AmeriCorps- The Best of America

Being there for the community when they need it is the quintessential act of the citizen leader. He or she does not wait to be appointed, trained, called or ordained. The only qualifications are your need and my time and…..

Act to serve

Every day, AmeriCorps members and volunteers put their values into action and make a difference. Drive change in your community at AmeriCorps.gov/CoreValues #WhatsAtYourCore

Act out your core values

Every day, AmeriCorps members put their values into action and make a difference. Drive change in your community at AmeriCorps.gov/CoreValues #WhatsAtYourCore #AmeriCorps

What do we owe kids for all they gave up during covid?

By Alyssa Rosenberg Columnist Washington Post July 24th 2022 During the covid-19 pandemic, Americans asked children to make tremendous sacrifices. And while the coronavirus took something from everyone, the thefts have been particularly stark for children. As the magnitude of what we…..

Graduation at AFI Film Festival

Project CHANGE had its first Film Festival Graduation at the storied AFI Silver Spring MD, and featured the premier of 8 short documentaries made by the members finishing their year of service and reflecting on what they had learned and…..

Mental Health Crisis in County

Dear Friends, We were all shocked by the planned attack on Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his home in Montgomery County this week, and I want to thank the Montgomery County Police Department, the U.S. Marshals, and the FBI…..