5 Ways Community Involvement Matters
Participation in community initiatives, activities, and operations is dually transformative, affecting both the individual and the group at large. Public engagement in initiatives with a societal involvement helps ensure the outcomes are fair, inclusive, and long-lasting. It is an important part of the decision-making process for any government, business, or person who is taking up […]
AmeriCorps and the Impact of Volunteerism on Local Communities
The AmeriCorps program was designed to support volunteerism initiatives in local communities. The program has placed its members of all ages into programs addressing disaster relief, academic performance, the opioid epidemic, affordable housing, and other needs specific to communities throughout the United States. With national service impacting communities of every size, socio-economic makeup, and location, […]