Source: United States Senator for Ohio Sherrod Brown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that AmeriCorps has awarded $2,744,430 to 10 organizations across Ohio to fund full-time and summer AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) members. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve full-time for one full year at a community organization, such as a nonprofit, faith-based organization, college or university, local government agency, and more, on anti-poverty projects across the country. The AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate program offers individuals the opportunity to become engaged in a community through an existing AmeriCorps VISTA project for 8, 9, or 10 weeks during the summer. These awards will provide AmeriCorps VISTA members a living allowance, skill-building, training and support, health and childcare support, an education award or end of service stipend, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Ohio residents.
“The AmeriCorps VISTA program is about empowering citizens to strengthen their local communities,” said Brown. “These investments will allow organizations across Ohio to take on volunteers who will help tackle local challenges, help local residents access important resources, and further expand their efforts to improve the lives of Ohio residents – with no out-of-pocket costs.”
Organizations receiving funds include:
- $70,308 to Hispanic/Latino Affairs Commission in Columbus to fund four full-time AmeriCorps members
- $106,485 to US Together in Columbus to fund five full-time AmeriCorps members and five summer AmeriCorps members
- $527,310 to The Ohio State University – Kirwan Institute in Columbus to fund 30 full-time AmeriCorps members for My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) chapters across Ohio
- $439,425 to Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities Foundation in Columbus to fund 25 full-time AmeriCorps members
- $703,080 to Think Tank in Springfield to fund 40 full-time AmeriCorps members
- $89,931 to Springfield Promise Neighborhood in Springfield to fund three full-time AmeriCorps members and 10 summer AmeriCorps members
- $175, 770 to Cuyahoga County in Cleveland to fund 10 full-time AmeriCorps members
- $87,885 to Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center in Columbus to fund five full-time AmeriCorps members
- $368,466 to Family & Community Services Inc. in Ravenna to fund 18 full-time members and 14 summer AmeriCorps members
- $175, 770 to Rural Action, Inc. in The Plains to fund 10 full-time AmeriCorps members
In addition to the awards announced today, AmeriCorps members supported by these awards are eligible for up to $990,693 in Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards to help pay for college, vocational training, or pay back student loans.
AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities. AmeriCorps helps make service to others a cornerstone of our national culture. Find out more about AmeriCorps.
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