States and Foundations Unite to Bolster National Service Programs
When federal AmeriCorps funding was abruptly slashed this spring, programs that send hundreds of thousands of young adults to provide on-the-ground assistance in schools, health clinics, and disaster-recovery sites suddenly faced the prospect of shutting down.
"The disruption over the past several months has just underscored the need for more partners, more funders, and more champions to come to the table to support service at all levels."
Kristen Bennett, CEO, Service Year Alliance
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