Service Year Alliance

Our board chair Stan McChrystal spoke about the value of national service and its ability to bridge America's divides on CBS Sunday Morning today: "Young Americans come together for a year or two and work together in efforts as varied as health care, education, conservation, the military or other community projects. ...They work alongside other young Americans, serving fellow citizens and learning about each other and themselves. So how could this work? First it exists today in the many programs like AmeriCorps, City Year, and AmeriCorps VISTA but needs to be expanded. A public-private partnership providing a central funding for stipends and other needs, creating programs and opportunities, and establishing a set of supporting policies like educational grants and job placements for national service veterans is needed. It costs money and it takes effort, but the benefits of producing better citizens who are more connected to each other is worth any amount and the time to get serious is now." We are proud to be working to expand and enhance existing #nationalservice programs to bring this inspiring vision to life and make national service part of growing up in America. https://lnkd.in/eYSe9xHC

Last month, our CEO, Kristen Bennett, attended the Service for America Summit at the Peace Corps headquarters. Read her reflections from the summit and her takeaways from the event.

If enacted, proposed budget cuts through House Appropriations Committee markups announced last week would not just slash funding for AmeriCorps and the American Climate Corps, but would irreparably set back national service in our country for years to come. Service Year Alliance is alarmed by these cuts and we urge Congress to not only reject this proposal but further bolster the FY24 enacted levels with an additional $345 million. Read our statement to learn more: https://lnkd.in/edwCBph4

📣 Calling on all interns, scholars, and hashtag#nationalservice participants! Do you want to lead and thrive in a fulfilling career? The USDA is offering Professional Development Workshops to help you navigate USA Jobs and craft a federal resume that showcases your strengths and accomplishments. Check out the workshops here: 📅 Navigating USAJOBS - July 1st, 2:00 - 3:00 PM (ET) Register here: https://lnkd.in/ecSNBUm4 📅 Federal Resume Writing - July 8th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET) Register here: https://lnkd.in/eE9vspk2 Learn more via the attached image!

Congratulations to the more than 200 individuals recognized with the Harris Wofford Joint Service Award at the Points of Light Conference in Houston, Texas! Your dedication to serving communities through AmeriCorps and Peace Corps is truly inspiring!

Great News! We're extending the deadline for the Service Year Alums Awards for just one more week! You now have until Monday, June 10 to submit your stories of #bridgingdivides and creating positive change. Don't let this chance slip away – take the opportunity to be recognized! Einhorn Collaborative Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eXa9GT9S

Demi Lovato is a courageously candid advocate committed to raising awareness about mental health. Their message in this video is a powerful example of our greatest strengths to address America’s youth mental health crisis: kindness, compassion, teamwork, urgency and action.   The entire team at the Schultz Family Foundation is enormously grateful that Demi used their platform to spread the word about the country’s first Youth Mental Health Corps – a new program we created with Pinterest and AmeriCorps. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gJ4qFhwf

Only a few days remain to apply for the 2024 Service Year Alums Awards. If you're an alum or know someone who is, make sure to submit your application now to showcase your achievements and impact through #nationalservice. Apply before time runs out: https://lnkd.in/eXa9GT9S

We're thrilled to introduce Nick Zevely, our new Director of Communications here at Service Year Alliance! With a solid background in communication and a genuine passion for making a difference, Nick is a great addition to our team. Nick began his journey as an #AmeriCorps VISTA alum, driven by a commitment to serving others. Over the past few years, he has honed his communication skills in various roles, including at a Public Relations & Communications firm, FleishmanHillard. Prior to that, Nick spent a decade at the Mission Continues, where he played a significant role in shaping their messaging to the world. Now, as our Director of Communications, Nick will spearhead our efforts to effectively communicate the importance of #serviceyears. We're eager to collaborate with him and witness the positive impact he'll have on our team. Welcome aboard, Nick! https://lnkd.in/eMWRf3sP

This week is your last chance to apply for the 2024 Service Year Alums Awards. If you're an alum or know someone who is, don't miss this opportunity to highlight your achievements & impact through #nationalservice. Apply now here: https://lnkd.in/eXa9GT9S