americorps

     

AmeriCorps is an American network of more than 3,000 non-profit organizations, public agencies, an faith-based organizations. It was created in 1993 by President Bill Clinton. More than 70,000 individuals join AmeriCorps each year. There have been more than 500,000 members since 1994. The work done by these groups ranges from public education to environmental clean-up.

Trivia about americorps

  • (Jon of the Clue Crew reports from the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, AR.) Displays in this alcove commemorate Clinton's founding of this community service program that combines Volunteers in Service to America & the National Civilian Community Corps
  • Name given to the national youth service program created in 1993