Alt-AmeriCorps
@altamericorps.bsky.social
Guess it's our turn.
Resistance against AmeriCorps cuts, acting in personal capacity.
Get Involved: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/urgent-stand-with-americorps-now
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Resistance against AmeriCorps cuts, acting in personal capacity.
Get Involved: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/urgent-stand-with-americorps-now
https://linktr.ee/standwithservice
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Alt-AmeriCorps
@altamericorps.bsky.social
· May 30
Trump's gutting of AmeriCorps hits hard, for both volunteers and communities
The Trump administration slashed funding for the national service agency and fired most of its staff. 32,000 people, mostly young adults, were forced to stop work immediately.
www.npr.org
When DOGE decided to cut $400 million in AmeriCorps programs, 32,000 members and volunteers had to stop their service immediately, leaving communities' most pressing needs unmet. These folks were serving on a variety of projects, from disaster response to education.
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/n...
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/n...
When DOGE decided to cut $400 million in AmeriCorps programs, 32,000 members and volunteers had to stop their service immediately, leaving communities' most pressing needs unmet. These folks were serving on a variety of projects, from disaster response to education.
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/n...
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/n...
Trump's gutting of AmeriCorps hits hard, for both volunteers and communities
The Trump administration slashed funding for the national service agency and fired most of its staff. 32,000 people, mostly young adults, were forced to stop work immediately.
www.npr.org
May 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
When DOGE decided to cut $400 million in AmeriCorps programs, 32,000 members and volunteers had to stop their service immediately, leaving communities' most pressing needs unmet. These folks were serving on a variety of projects, from disaster response to education.
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/n...
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/n...
When faced with an “everything, everywhere, all at once” onslaught, we have to pick our battles. Former Executive Director of The Aspen Institute’s Education and Society program, Ross Wiener, says: pick AmeriCorps.
democracynotesperspectives.substack.com/p/americorps...
democracynotesperspectives.substack.com/p/americorps...
AmeriCorps is the hill to fight on
By Ross Wiener
democracynotesperspectives.substack.com
May 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
When faced with an “everything, everywhere, all at once” onslaught, we have to pick our battles. Former Executive Director of The Aspen Institute’s Education and Society program, Ross Wiener, says: pick AmeriCorps.
democracynotesperspectives.substack.com/p/americorps...
democracynotesperspectives.substack.com/p/americorps...
The cuts to AmeriCorps are already starting to impact communities across the country. Having this funding stripped away will cause chaos and damage that communities that need AmeriCorps' support the most.
www.cbsnews.com/news/americo...
www.cbsnews.com/news/americo...
Trump administration cuts to AmeriCorps causing "damage and chaos," groups say
A CBS News review of the list of 1,000 terminated programs show that half are in red states.
www.cbsnews.com
May 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The cuts to AmeriCorps are already starting to impact communities across the country. Having this funding stripped away will cause chaos and damage that communities that need AmeriCorps' support the most.
www.cbsnews.com/news/americo...
www.cbsnews.com/news/americo...
You've asked, and we've answered. This is how you make a difference. This is how you #StandWithService to save #AmeriCorps.
Share this with your network and rsvp today: actionnetwork.org/events/urgen...
Share this with your network and rsvp today: actionnetwork.org/events/urgen...
May 21, 2025 at 3:39 AM
You've asked, and we've answered. This is how you make a difference. This is how you #StandWithService to save #AmeriCorps.
Share this with your network and rsvp today: actionnetwork.org/events/urgen...
Share this with your network and rsvp today: actionnetwork.org/events/urgen...
Want to see where the AmeriCorps programs cut by DOGE are located and the services AmeriCorps members and volunteers were providing? See the number of communities that are being impacted by these senseless cuts: www.arcgis.com/apps/instant...
www.arcgis.com
May 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Want to see where the AmeriCorps programs cut by DOGE are located and the services AmeriCorps members and volunteers were providing? See the number of communities that are being impacted by these senseless cuts: www.arcgis.com/apps/instant...
#AmeriCorps and CFPB workers keep seniors safe. AmeriCorps Seniors uses CFPB resources and training to protect elders from scams and fraud. With the DOGE cuts, these communities will be left vulnerable. americorps.gov/blogs/2024-0... @nteu335.bsky.social
AmeriCorps Seniors Programs Combat Isolation and Elder Abuse
Bob Blancato, the national coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition and president of Matz Blancato and Associates, discusses the importance of social connections to combat elder abuse and isolation ...
americorps.gov
May 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#AmeriCorps and CFPB workers keep seniors safe. AmeriCorps Seniors uses CFPB resources and training to protect elders from scams and fraud. With the DOGE cuts, these communities will be left vulnerable. americorps.gov/blogs/2024-0... @nteu335.bsky.social
🚨STARTING NOW - NCCC RECOGNITION OF SERVICE🚨
Join us NOW as we recognize the service of #AmeriCorpsNCCC members and share resources for life after demobilization. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVgM...
Join us NOW as we recognize the service of #AmeriCorpsNCCC members and share resources for life after demobilization. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVgM...
www.youtube.com
May 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
🚨STARTING NOW - NCCC RECOGNITION OF SERVICE🚨
Join us NOW as we recognize the service of #AmeriCorpsNCCC members and share resources for life after demobilization. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVgM...
Join us NOW as we recognize the service of #AmeriCorpsNCCC members and share resources for life after demobilization. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVgM...
Don’t forget! Today at 6:30 pm CT we are honoring the dedication of the AmeriCorps NCCC members that were sent home early by DOGE. RSVP now for resources for life after demobilization, and steps we can take to stand up for the national service community.
Recognition of Service for AmeriCorps NCCC
On April 14, 748 AmeriCorps NCCC members serving on projects across the nation were demobilized and sent home. Their terms of service were cut short and they were denied a graduation and recognition o...
actionnetwork.org
May 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Don’t forget! Today at 6:30 pm CT we are honoring the dedication of the AmeriCorps NCCC members that were sent home early by DOGE. RSVP now for resources for life after demobilization, and steps we can take to stand up for the national service community.
🚨AmeriCorps NCCC Recognition Event | Today 6:30 CT🚨
Join us as we recognize the 748 AmeriCorps NCCC members for their service on projects across the nation that were demobilized and sent home. Their service will not be erased!
All are welcome to attend🤝
Join us as we recognize the 748 AmeriCorps NCCC members for their service on projects across the nation that were demobilized and sent home. Their service will not be erased!
All are welcome to attend🤝
May 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🚨AmeriCorps NCCC Recognition Event | Today 6:30 CT🚨
Join us as we recognize the 748 AmeriCorps NCCC members for their service on projects across the nation that were demobilized and sent home. Their service will not be erased!
All are welcome to attend🤝
Join us as we recognize the 748 AmeriCorps NCCC members for their service on projects across the nation that were demobilized and sent home. Their service will not be erased!
All are welcome to attend🤝
🚨 During #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, a nationwide coalition is taking a stand — filing a new lawsuit to stop the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps.
The fight for national service has just begun! #protectnationalservice
The fight for national service has just begun! #protectnationalservice
New Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Attack On Americorps Filed - Democracy Forward
democracyforward.org
May 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
🚨 During #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, a nationwide coalition is taking a stand — filing a new lawsuit to stop the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps.
The fight for national service has just begun! #protectnationalservice
The fight for national service has just begun! #protectnationalservice
Communities across the country are already feeling the devastating effects of #AmeriCorpsGrantCuts. On Chicago Tonight, organizations revealed how these cuts will affect everything from capacity building to providing after-school help for students.
Chicago Tonight | Chicago Groups Feeling the Impact of AmeriCorps Cuts | Season 2025
AmeriCorps was directed to terminate nearly $400 million in grants.
www.pbs.org
May 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Communities across the country are already feeling the devastating effects of #AmeriCorpsGrantCuts. On Chicago Tonight, organizations revealed how these cuts will affect everything from capacity building to providing after-school help for students.
"AmeriCorps NCCC gave me the chance to serve my country in a direct, tangible way while teaching me the power of teamwork."
Service Year Alliance has started posting stories of service.
👇👇👇 Read below for inspo! 👇👇👇
www.serviceyearalliance.org/servicestories
Service Year Alliance has started posting stories of service.
👇👇👇 Read below for inspo! 👇👇👇
www.serviceyearalliance.org/servicestories
www.serviceyearalliance.org
May 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"AmeriCorps NCCC gave me the chance to serve my country in a direct, tangible way while teaching me the power of teamwork."
Service Year Alliance has started posting stories of service.
👇👇👇 Read below for inspo! 👇👇👇
www.serviceyearalliance.org/servicestories
Service Year Alliance has started posting stories of service.
👇👇👇 Read below for inspo! 👇👇👇
www.serviceyearalliance.org/servicestories
Today, The President’s discretionary budget request has been released, which proposes eliminating #AmeriCorps. #TakeAction and call your representative leaders and urge them to stand up for #AmeriCorps and protect national service!
May 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Today, The President’s discretionary budget request has been released, which proposes eliminating #AmeriCorps. #TakeAction and call your representative leaders and urge them to stand up for #AmeriCorps and protect national service!
On April 14, 748 #AmeriCorpsNCCC members serving on projects across the nation were sent home.
#DOGE wants to erase their service - we will not let that happen.
Join us and recognize these young leaders for their accomplishments in service to our communities.
actionnetwork.org/events/recog...
#DOGE wants to erase their service - we will not let that happen.
Join us and recognize these young leaders for their accomplishments in service to our communities.
actionnetwork.org/events/recog...
Recognition of Service for AmeriCorps NCCC
On April 14, 748 AmeriCorps NCCC members serving on projects across the nation were demobilized and sent home. Their terms of service were cut short and they were denied a graduation and recognition o...
actionnetwork.org
May 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
On April 14, 748 #AmeriCorpsNCCC members serving on projects across the nation were sent home.
#DOGE wants to erase their service - we will not let that happen.
Join us and recognize these young leaders for their accomplishments in service to our communities.
actionnetwork.org/events/recog...
#DOGE wants to erase their service - we will not let that happen.
Join us and recognize these young leaders for their accomplishments in service to our communities.
actionnetwork.org/events/recog...
This May Day, we’re thinking of how many people’s lives were upended by DOGE’s cuts to AmeriCorps funding. One AmeriCorps focus area is “economic opportunity,” which connects Americans across the country with secure employment and improved economic security. This May Day, we’re ready to fight back.
May 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This May Day, we’re thinking of how many people’s lives were upended by DOGE’s cuts to AmeriCorps funding. One AmeriCorps focus area is “economic opportunity,” which connects Americans across the country with secure employment and improved economic security. This May Day, we’re ready to fight back.
Wisconsin joins the list of states suing the Trump administration over the #AmeriCorpsGrantCuts. AmeriCorps invested more than $30.3 million in federal funding to support essential programs across the state — these cuts would erode all progress made in the state so far!
Wisconsin sues over cuts to the service and volunteer agency AmeriCorps
Gov. Tony Evers said Wisconsin is joining a multi-state lawsuit against sweeping cuts to AmeriCorps.
www.jsonline.com
May 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Wisconsin joins the list of states suing the Trump administration over the #AmeriCorpsGrantCuts. AmeriCorps invested more than $30.3 million in federal funding to support essential programs across the state — these cuts would erode all progress made in the state so far!
Colorado joins the list of states to sue the Trump administration over the #AmeriCorpsGrantCuts. Just last year, AmeriCorps and its partners brought in over $10.3 million from local businesses, foundations, public agencies, and more — funding that supports real work in Colorado communities!
Colorado joins 24 other states suing Trump administration over gutting of AmeriCorps
More than 1,000 AmeriCorps volunteers are assigned to projects in Colorado including wildfire mitigation and tutoring students
coloradosun.com
May 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Colorado joins the list of states to sue the Trump administration over the #AmeriCorpsGrantCuts. Just last year, AmeriCorps and its partners brought in over $10.3 million from local businesses, foundations, public agencies, and more — funding that supports real work in Colorado communities!
Delaware joins the list of states to sue the Trump administration over #AmeriCorpsGrantCuts. With 200+ service sites statewide, AmeriCorps programs in Delaware brought in more than $2.4 million last year from local businesses, foundations, and public agencies — these cuts put all of that at risk!
Delaware co-leads group of states suing Trump Administration to save AmeriCorps - 47abc
DELAWARE – Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced on Tuesday that Delaware is co-leading a group of 24 states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit to save AmeriCorps. The lawsuit came after th...
www.wmdt.com
May 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Delaware joins the list of states to sue the Trump administration over #AmeriCorpsGrantCuts. With 200+ service sites statewide, AmeriCorps programs in Delaware brought in more than $2.4 million last year from local businesses, foundations, and public agencies — these cuts put all of that at risk!
Reposted by Alt-AmeriCorps
The Trump administration has halted $1 billion in funding for mental health services for children, claiming that the programs, which were established under a bipartisan law aimed at curbing gun violence in schools, are no longer in “the best interest of the federal government.”
May 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Trump administration has halted $1 billion in funding for mental health services for children, claiming that the programs, which were established under a bipartisan law aimed at curbing gun violence in schools, are no longer in “the best interest of the federal government.”
Reposted by Alt-AmeriCorps
Once again demonstrating that they are definitely not interested in protecting babies and children.
NIH cancels participation in Safe to Sleep campaign that decreased infant deaths
NIH has cancelled its participation in Safe to Sleep, a 30-year campaign to prevent babies from dying in their sleep
www.statnews.com
May 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Once again demonstrating that they are definitely not interested in protecting babies and children.