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Sagawa's New Book Promotes Service as Transforming America Service opportunities help people find purpose in their lives. This is a concept that Corps know well. To say it another way, Corps know that people going through life transitions ... The Staff Speaks | | Monday, 28 June 2010 Read more |
How the Youth Corps Act Affects YouHaving been in Washington long enough, I know that most people look at the thousands of bills introduced in Congress as just words on a page, something that won’t have ... The Staff Speaks | Sean Garcia | Friday, 11 June 2010 Read more |
How the Youth Corps Act Affects YouHaving been in Washington long enough, I know that most people look at the thousands of bills introduced in Congress as just words on a page, something that won’t have ... The Staff Speaks | Sean Garcia | Friday, 11 June 2010 Read more |
Knocking Down Walls After Chris Condy received his certificate of completion from Grace King High School in 2006, three years passed. In those years, Chris worked for wages a total of one week, ... Corps Stories | Jonny Orlansky | Monday, 10 May 2010 Read more |
A Mission to Serve: Veterans Green Corps Once upon a time, George William Curtis, an American writer and public speaker, said, "A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but ... Programs and Projects | Lew Sovocool | Monday, 10 May 2010 Read more |
How the HIRE Act Impacts Corps The IRS has issued a News Release explaining the new tax benefits that were part of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (“HIRE”) Act. These credits are specifically targeted to ... The Staff Speaks | Ahsan Ijaz | Tuesday, 20 April 2010 Read more |
Sustainability Made Simple I came across this video yesterday that I found worthy of sharing. As you know, there are a lot of pretty cool videos out there. I find I am bombarded ... The Staff Speaks | Carol Huls | Monday, 19 April 2010 Read more |
The Leaders Among Us Tanya Simpson, The Corps Network's Vice President, Program Quality and Innovation, recently blogged for the Black Philanthropic Alliance. Her blog is reposted here in full. Within direct service organizations across ... The Staff Speaks | Tanya Simpson | Tuesday, 13 April 2010 Read more |
Getting to the Nitty Gritty: CO Springs Energy Crew We are the first crew of the new Colorado Springs location of the Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC). Last July, we started working with the Energy Resource Center ... Programs and Projects | Mile High Youth Corps | Thursday, 1 April 2010 Read more |
The Lost Boys The Corps Network's Communications Manager, Sarah Stankorb, is guest blogger this week for Connected by 25, the Youth Transition Funders Group Blog. Her entry is reposted here, but check out ... The Staff Speaks | Sarah Stankorb | Monday, 22 March 2010 Read more |
Southwest Conservation Corps- Corpsmember Experience This entry is reposted from Southwest Conservation Corps' blog. It rained almost all day today. During work we had a few hours of sunlight but the storms came and went as... Corps Stories | Linda Kim | Thursday, 18 March 2010 Read more |
An Awakening of a Princess The following is reposted from the Mile High Youth Corps' blog.I have always been convinced that I was switched at birth, and am truly a princess. My job during high school ... Corps Stories | Veronicca Solis | Monday, 15 March 2010 Read more |
Filling in the Gaps In college I remember being assigned to watch a documentary predicting the end of the world—brought on by staggering and increasing energy consumption. Were the topic not quite so salient, ... The Staff Speaks | Sarah Stankorb | Friday, 5 March 2010 Read more |
Welcome to the World of Green CollarsThere’s one word to describe my two weeks at MHYC… INTERESTING. Wait, that’s not the only word, but probably the best one I can think of at the moment. I ... Corps Stories | Dylan Miley | Tuesday, 23 February 2010 Read more |
National Service Can Grow Quickly In response to "How Quickly Can National Service Grow?" by Shirley Sagawa of the Center for American Progress. While The Corps Network’s claim to be able to field up to 100,000 ... On the Horizon | Judy Karasik | Thursday, 18 February 2010 Read more |
Tell Us Your Forum Blizzard 2010 StoryThe 2010 Annual Corps Forum involved snow this year--lots and lots of snow. Washington, DC was buried by a weekend blizzard, and still staff from Corps fought their way through ... The Corps Network Out and About | Sarah Stankorb | Tuesday, 9 February 2010 Read more |
Taking King Day On, Not OffCity Year Philadelphia Corpsmember Law Murray's commentary was recently published in The Philadelphia Inquirer opinion pages. His thoughts about serving on Martin Luther King Day appear below. *** A day on, not ... Corps Stories | Law Murray | Friday, 22 January 2010 Read more |
Uncovering My Greatest Aspirations I applied for the Montana Conservation Corps. I don't know what possessed me to do it. It was a difficult and frustrating time in my life where everything seemed to ... Corps Stories | Kat Gimino | Thursday, 17 December 2009 Read more |
Washington DC, Get Ready for the 2010 Corpsmembers of the Year!This past Sunday afternoon, I took a walk with a couple of friends through downtown and eventually past The White House. As we were nearing The White House, an official ... On the Horizon | Sarah Kirschenbaum | Wednesday, 9 December 2009 Read more |
New Green Partnership – Emerald Cities CollaborationI spent two days this past week in Boston in a planning retreat with the Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC). The Corps Network is proud to be involved in the ECC, ... The Corps Network Out and About | Sally Prouty | Wednesday, 9 December 2009 Read more |
I spent my Birthday with Michelle Obama My birthday is a federal holiday - not because it's my birthday, but because I was born on Veteran's Day. So I often have the day off work and usually ... The Corps Network Out and About | Carol Huls | Thursday, 12 November 2009 Read more |
Sally Reflects on the Right Stuff Awards It was truly an honor to be included in this year's Apollo Alliance Right Stuff Awards. The evening couldn't have been nicer and I met the most interesting people -- ... The Corps Network Out and About | Sally Prouty | Thursday, 12 November 2009 Read more |
Legal IssuesYesterday, I attended a terrific training at the Foundation Center regarding basic legal issues all nonprofits face. Regina Hopkins, of the DC Bar Pro Bono Program, provided a basic framework ... The Corps Network Out and About | Stephanie Davison | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 Read more |
Northwest Youth Corps Has the Tools to Get the Job Done I joined Lee Gault from the Montana Conservation Corps and Parc Smith from E-Corps at American YouthWorks for a great ECO visit to Northwest Youth Corps in Eugene, Oregon. At least ... The Corps Network Out and About | Judy Karasik | Monday, 9 November 2009 Read more |
Expanding National ProgramsRecently, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Growth Philanthropy Network and Duke University announced the creation of a new collaboration intended on help expand "top-performing social programs." The collaboration, named the Social ... On the Horizon | Stephanie Davison | Monday, 2 November 2009 Read more |
ECO Visit... Take OneMy first official visit to a Service and Conservation Corps was certainly a memorable one. Marty O'Brien and I, along with Mike Bassett of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach, ... The Corps Network Out and About | Sean Garcia | Friday, 30 October 2009 Read more |
Finding Quiet My son is five months old and, only a few weeks ago, experienced silence for the first time. Our family lives very close to Washington's Beltway, and so even with ... The Corps Network Out and About | Sarah Stankorb | Wednesday, 28 October 2009 Read more |
A Valuable First JobSummer of Service Corpsmember, Rebecca H., highlighted her experience with Mile High Youth Corps for a college application essay. Her essay, included below, demonstrates the positive impact a summer job ... Programs and Projects | Rebecca H. | Wednesday, 21 October 2009 Read more |
Volunteering on Tumbledown Mountain Justin Pierce recently volunteered with Maine Conservation Corps. This blog entry is part three of a three part series by Justin, describing his volunteer experience. Part One, "Volunteering with Maine ... Corps Stories | Justin Pierce | Tuesday, 20 October 2009 Read more |
Tax Relief Needed: Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards Worth Every DollarSince 2000, I have been part of EAP grantee meetings at the Corporation for National and Community Service where grantees make recommendations concerning the actual Ed Award. During each meeting ... Programs and Projects | Leslie Wilkoff | Thursday, 8 October 2009 Read more |
Tidepooling with Maine Conservation CorpsJustin Pierce recently volunteered with Maine Conservation Corps. This blog entry is part two of a three part series by Justin, describing his volunteer experience. Part One, "Volunteering with Maine ... On the Horizon | Justin Pierce | Tuesday, 6 October 2009 Read more |
CEO Nominee Announced for CNCSLast week, President Obama announced his intention to appoint Patrick A. Corvington as CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Mr. Corvington currently serves at the Annie E. Casey ... On the Horizon | Marty O'Brien | Monday, 5 October 2009 Read more |
Volunteering with Maine Conservation Corps Means Fun, Mud and Frogs
After a chance encounter with Sarah Gaffney, the volunteer coordinator for the Maine Conservation Corps (MCC), I was warming up to the idea of spending my summer volunteering at various locations acro
Celebrating Van Jones
Last weekend I attended a birthday party for our long-time friend Van Jones. He turned 41 years old. The party was hosted by Cynthia Ryan, The Schooner Foundation and Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, Green f
Measuring Impact
Earlier this month FSG Social Impact Advisors, with funding from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, released a report titled "Breakthroughs in Shared Measurement and Social Impact."
United We Serve
Today, the anniversary of September 11th, is a National Day of Service and Remembrance. The President and Mrs. Obama have placed a special emphasis on service. Every member of the President's Cabinet
Community Action and Corps
We all know the Corps model works, powerfully and impressively, nationwide. Often, when I talk about Corps, I find myself describing the personal growth experienced by Corpsmembers, the career ladders
Judy's Sciacchiata Recipe
At The Corps Network's staff retreat this year, we shared a number of successes and team rewards, foremost among them, Judy Karasik's homemade sciacchiata ("Ska-CHA-ta" ), a kind of Ita
Retreating and Moving Ahead
Last week, The Corps Network held its 3rd Annual Staff Retreat. The last 18 months have been a whirlwind at The Corps Network between our business plan, the new administration, and the economy, so we
My Goodbye Blog
In my three month tenure as "the intern" I have learned much from The Corps Network. Not only did I improve my skills in communications and marketing, but I learned more about public service and the d
Job Hunt
A good number of my friends have suddenly found themselves precariously and unintentionally unemployed. Hearing their stories of frustration, the heaps of resumes they've had to send out each week, an
Cool and Clean, Roofing the Corps Way
This week, I was lucky enough to make my first site visit to a Corps, and Baltimore CivicWorks did not disappoint. Executive Director Dana Stein, Community Development Director Earl Millet, and 3E Ene
Be Bold
Today, The Corps Network held its regular book club meeting. We read Be Bold by Cheryl L. Dorsey and Lara Galinsky. The books walks through four steps intended to help individuals create a career and
Civic Works Site Visit
Dana Stein, Earl Millett and the rest of the staff at Civic Works have their hands full of good projects. I was fortunate enough to see two projects in action on my recent visit to Baltimore. The fir
Appreciate our National Treasures
The National Park Service reports visits to National Parks are up dramatically this year. For the past three weekends, NPS has had "fee free weekends" making it easier than ever for families to visit
Clean Energy Service Corps Brain Trust
Wednesday and Thursday, Leslie Wilkoff and Sarah Kirschenbaum and I attended the Corporation for National and Community Service's Serve America Act Working Groups. The task was to review and develop p
Take a Hike
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of presenting at a session of the Transportation Enhancements Professionals Seminar. John Haynes of CalTrans and I led a discussion about how to effectively utilize Corps
Blueprinting Public Lands Corps Legislation
While Congress may be out of town, The Corps Network has been hard at work, laying the foundation for support of important Public Lands Corps legislation. Earlier this year, Representative Raul Grijal
A Corps Newbie
I'm a new employee at The Corps Network and still learning about the Corps, but in my short time here, I've already gotten a sense for what an impact Corps are making all across the country. I'm exc
Corpsmember Spotlight
Matthew Crane, a military veteran and former Corpsmember at Western New York AmeriCorps, recently visited The Corps Network. What he communicated to us was so compelling that we wanted to share his s
Serve America Act Signed into Law!
It was a great pleasure for me to represent The Corps Network at the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act bill signing ceremony on April 21st. It was an awesome experience, truly a highlight of my life
Where Legislation Hits the Road
It was easy to celebrate last week. The GIVE Act passed with a 321 to 105 bipartisan vote, promising to triple the number of volunteers serving in this country, expand educational, health and green se
Pearls of Wisdom from Weatherization
There is a small shabby trailer tucked away in the closed down RV park on the south east side of Marion. A Dodge truck parks permanently next to it, its engine lays under it, shaded by its flatbed and
"Personal Credo" Mark Genito, Greater Yellowstone Crew Leader
The story of my life, one day, may be divided into chapters like a novel. If I'm lucky, it might even be interesting enough for someone to want to read it. However, I would imagine that most of it wou
The Green Collar Economy
It's clear that we now have the ear of policy makers and the nation -- between the Presidential Candidate's Forum on Service, the ServiceNation Summit, the upcoming National Day of Action, and solid s
Day of Action in New Orleans
On Saturday, September 27, the programs of the Conservation Corps of Greater New Orleans (CCGNO) hosted service projects to coincide with three important national events: the Green Jobs Now Day of Act
Candace's Experience in New Orleans
Keith: "You know, there's a song down here that goes ‘it ain't there no mo' because everything's gone since the storm....It goes like ‘What about the [grocery store]?'" Joey: "It ain't there a mo'
Carolyn Benard's Site Visit to New Orleans
Last week, Candace Hollingsworth and I went to visit the new Conservation Corps of Greater New Orleans (CCGNO), a project of The Corps Network. There are six organizations that have now begun working
Global Influence of Corps
Corps are an amazing training ground for young people. Every once in a while I hear about a former Corpsmember using their Corps' skills to achieve amazing results. A recent story from EarthCorps demo
Eight-Year Impact of AmeriCorps on Alumni
Yesterday, in the midst of AmeriCorps Week, I attended a Brookings Institute forum on "The Impact and Future of AmeriCorps." Reps. Gwen Moore (D-WI), a VISTA alumn, and Chris Shays (R-CT), a former Pe
AmeriCorps Week Takes It Home with the Civilian Conservation Corps!
AmeriCorps Week kicked off Monday with a signature event at the Red Rocks Amphitheater outside of Denver. The Amphitheater was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)-the forerunner
Celebrating AmeriCorps Week with the First Lady at the Capitol
The Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) kicked off AmeriCorps Week in style. On Monday, the MCC celebrated AmeriCorps Week with the Montana Commission on Community Service at the Capitol building in Hele
Win-Win-Win
We know that Corps create a win-win-win situation. Corps take young people, full of potential, and put that potential to good use. Corps help communities by reinvesting in them. Corps better the envir
Corps Roundup: Corps around the Country Lead Volunteer Events
April marked Earth Month and countless Corps were celebrating through service. While Corps have been involved in Earth Day and Earth Month activities for years, it seems that this year brings a refres
Presidents Council Releases Volunteer Toolkit
The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation released a new online resource today. "Youth Engaged in Service: How and Why to Incorporate Volunteer Service into Your Youth Program," is av
A Summer of Service for Disconnected Marylanders
Every day it seems I talk to people about the power of the Civic Justice Corps. Whether it be via email, on the phone, or in person, there is tremendous interest in engaging out-of-work, out-of-school
Our America: Youth Focus on Poverty
"Our America" Event Puts Youth Voice on Poverty on National Agenda. On Tuesday, "Our America," an event sponsored by Youth Build, MTV and 44 national cosponsors including The Corps Network, convened y
Pathways to Inclusion
Paths to Inclusion Published, Highlights The Corps Network. The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) released Paths to Inclusion on Monday. The publication is a resource guide to help youth-s
Site Visits to Civicorps and New Jersey Youth Corps of Camden/The Work Group
The Civic Justice Corps (CJC) is a demonstration program proving service is a strategy for re-engaging court-involved, formerly incarcerated, and disconnected young people. Learn more about the Civic
California Conservation Corps and Marin Conservation Corps Honor Civilian Conservation Corps
Three "CCC boys" were honored last Saturday as part of a 75th anniversary celebration for the Civilian Conservation Corps (original CCC), held at Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County. Members of t
A Modern New Deal
Yesterday I attended an event hosted by the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute and the Roosevelt Institution titled, "Toward a New New Deal: FDR's Liberalism and the Future of American Democracy
Preparing for the 75th Anniversary of the CCC
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Today, modern Service and Conservation Corps stem from this tradition of hard work and values. On March 31st, FDR sig
Western New York AmeriCorps Deploys to Arkansas
Western New York AmeriCorps has sent seven Corpsmembers to Arkansas to respond to tornadoes that hit the area last month. More than 100 square miles were affected by the storms and thousands of people
Good Jobs Green Jobs
Marty and Stephanie attended the Good Jobs Green Jobs conference in Pittsburgh last week. The conference brought together groups such as the United Steelworkers, the Sierra Club, BP Alternative Energy
Green New Deal
Sally Prouty, President and CEO of The Corps Network, makes a Call for Bold Action. Learn more about The Corps Network's call for a Green New Deal. America is rapidly headed into the green economy
Green Collar Jobs In America
The Apollo Alliance and Green for All with the Center for American Progress and the Center on Wisconsin Strategy have released "Green Collar Jobs in America," focusing on building pathways out of pove
In an article describing excellent “gap year” options for students between high school and college, reporter Rebecca Kern profiled Conservation Corps as a way for young people to continue learning, develop job skills and make a difference. The Corps Network's President & CEO Sally Prouty is quoted
The Clean Energy Service Corps. In the past few years, America has experienced tremendous excitement about the potential of
Once a wildly undisciplined youth, William Brandt’s lack of direction was aggravated by substance abuse and a defensive, angry attitude. He got into trouble with the law.