AmeriCorps

OLYMPIA--Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that Serve Washington, the state’s commission on national and community service, has been awarded more than $21.6 million in federal AmeriCorps grant funding. The funding will help support 1,254 AmeriCorps members statewide.

The federal funding, awarded through AmeriCorps, underscores Serve Washington’s commitment to promoting volunteerism and addressing local challenges. The funding will support a range of programs that focus on improving lives and strengthening communities across Washington.

AmeriCorps NCCC Pacific Region

Strengthening Communities. Developing Leaders.

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is a federal, national service program for 18-26 year-olds from diverse backgrounds, that strengthens communities and develops leaders through team-based national and community service. The Pacific Region assigns teams to service projects across nine states and territories, helping communities address their most critical needs while developing members personally and professionally. 

Serve Washington holds first virtual swearing-in ceremony for new and returning AmeriCorps members to kick off their year of service.

The Schultz Family Foundation and Serve Washington have partnered to build and oversee the Washington COVID Response Corps.