Corporation for National and Community Service
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Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), now operating as AmeriCorps, is an independent U.S. federal agency that engages millions of Americans in service through various programs to strengthen communities and address national challenges.
Mission
The mission of the Corporation for National and Community Service is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. It aims to support a culture where service is a common expectation and experience, mobilizing citizens to tackle pressing issues in education, health, environmental conservation, and disaster response.
Parent organization
The Corporation for National and Community Service does not have a parent organization as it is an independent federal agency.
Legislation
It was established by the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993.
Partners
- Nonprofit organizations
- Faith-based organizations
- State service commissions
- Educational institutions
Number of employees
The organization employs around 700 staff members.
Organization structure
- Office of AmeriCorps manages programs like AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps VISTA, and AmeriCorps NCCC.
- AmeriCorps Seniors oversees Senior Corps programs including RSVP, Foster Grandparents, and Senior Companions.
- Office of the Chief Executive Officer provides strategic direction and oversight.
List of programs
- AmeriCorps State and National
- AmeriCorps VISTA
- AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)
- AmeriCorps Seniors (RSVP, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions)
- Volunteer Generation Fund
- 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
Last total enacted budget
The last total enacted budget was approximately $1.3 billion for Fiscal Year 2022.
Leader
The title of the leader of the organization is **Chief Executive Officer**.
Services provided
CNCS, through its programs, provides opportunities for service and volunteering, offering support in areas such as education, health, public safety, and environmental stewardship. The programs involve recruiting, training, and placing volunteers and service members to meet community needs, providing them with educational awards or stipends, and fostering community partnerships.
Regulations overseen
As an independent agency, CNCS does not oversee regulations in the traditional sense but administers its programs under federal guidelines and laws related to national service.
Headquarters address
250 E St SW, Washington, DC 20525, USA
History
Originally established as the Corporation for National and Community Service in 1993, it has since rebranded to AmeriCorps in 2020 to unify its various service programs under one recognizable name. It has grown from focusing on youth service to engaging Americans of all ages in national service, responding to natural disasters, promoting education, and supporting veterans, among other initiatives.