AmeriCorps 101
1994
What is the year AmeriCorps was founded?
Reading Corps, Math Corps, Opportunity Corps, and Recovery Corps
What are the programs housed under the nonprofit Reading & Math, Inc?
Over 1 Million
How many AmeriCorps Members have served since 1994?
National Service program that engages more than 80,000 Americans in service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community groups across the country.
What is AmeriCorps?
The grades that are supported by Reading Corps.
What are PreK through 3rd grade?
To improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
What is the mission of AmeriCorps?
Disaster Services, Economic Opportunity, Education, Environmental Stewardship, and Healthy Futures
What are the key focus areas of AmeriCorps efforts?
To transform lives
What is Reading & Math, Inc.'s core purpose/mission?
Get things done.
What is the motto of AmeriCorps?
The federal entity that has oversight of national service.
What is the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)?
2003
What year was Reading Corps created?
AmeriCorps State and National
What is the division of AmeriCorps that funds Reading Corps and Math Corps?
5 million
How many people have been served by AmeriCorps Members since 1994?
12 (and Washington, D.C.)
How many states have replicated Reading Corps?
Almost everyone in this room
Who has signed on to join 80,000 others in a year of service?