“Service is core to my purpose and who I am”: Introducing our new CEO, Julia Quanrud
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Julia Quanrud has been a part of every single level of AmeriCorps in
Public Service
“Serving was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made”: AmeriCorps led her to a career in energy and equity
Mari, a senior policy associate at the St. Paul–based clean-energy policy nonprofit Fresh Energy, followed her interest in green construction
“I’m all in on math now”: Math Corps tutor builds her own confidence while helping students build theirs
Casey Starr remembers clearly the moment in junior high when a teacher told her that she obviously didn’t have any
Stuck on what to do this summer? Here’s why you should join AmeriCorps!
Whether you’re a student on break, a retiree with some extra time, or someone looking to try something new, AmeriCorps
How our work with PNC Bank transformed the way we develop programs
We work with many funders and partners who just “get” it – organizations that see our vision and are willing
How we answered the call to serve refugees and immigrants in Minnesota
When the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) told us that more than 1,000 Afghan refugees were coming to Minnesota last December, we jumped right into action.
Let’s clear up these myths about AmeriCorps
Read about some of the myths you might have heard about AmeriCorps.
Wondering what we really mean by “research to practice”? Here’s a deep dive
At ServeMinnesota, we talk a lot about the central role research plays in our work. Research informs every stage of a program’s development, from initial program design through evaluation.
Celebrating 20 years: How ServeMinnesota became a catalyst for positive change in MN
To this day, I am a big admirer of the legislation that created AmeriCorps, the 1993 National Community Service Trust Act.
Nearly $50 million in federal AmeriCorps funding to benefit Minnesota communities
Minnesota programs receive federal AmeriCorps funding. About 3,000 people are needed to serve statewide.
