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America’s Service Commissions (ASC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing and promoting the 52 state service commissions across the United States and territories with the mission to lead and elevate the state service network. State service commissions are governor-appointed public agencies or nonprofit organizations made up of more than 1,000 commissioners, private citizens leading

the nation’s service movement and administering more than 75 percent of the federal AmeriCorps funds to address pressing community needs.

06/12/2026

Today is June 12th, which is National Service and Conservation Corps Day! ASC is proud to join in and celebrate the 22,000+ young people who in Corps to support our & communities.

Visit the The Corps Network to learn more about Corps program and their impacts.

https://bit.ly/CorpsDay

06/11/2026

It's time for a commissioner highlight! Today, we're recognizing Erin Susman, who works the Director of Operations at WV Community Development Hub and serves as a commissioner Volunteer West Virginia.

"I served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member from 2018-2019, which was the first step in my career. I had no idea the skills, relationships and confidence I built in service would set me up for the person I am today. Now I get to shape the next generation of AmeriCorps members from those experiences."

Read more about Erin here: https://bit.ly/4u3eGQ0

Want us to highlight a state/territorial service commissioner from your commission? Ask them to complete our commissioner highlight form: bit.ly/highlightcommissioner

06/10/2026

Know of someone who is an outstanding advocate for national service?

We are pleased to announce that nominations for the 2026 Innovation & Leadership Awards are now open! Award nominees are individuals with a standout commitment to national service and volunteering at the state level.

We encourage ASC members to consider nominating a colleague or program for one of our five annual awards.

⭐Outstanding Commissioner
⭐Outstanding Commission Staff Member
⭐Outstanding Commission Executive Director
⭐Outstanding Service Program
⭐Outstanding Service Program Staff Member

06/09/2026

TTA Tuesday Highlight💡

We are excited to highlight Do Good Be Good and Sue Hyatt - Count Your Good with Big Purpose Big Impact Ltd. for this week's TTA Tuesday Highlight.

Do Good, Be Good is a small, woman-owned business which serves AmeriCorps programs and state service commissions. We provide training products and services and specialize in AmeriCorps member management, recruitment, and retention.

Sue Hyatt, MS of Big Purpose Big Impact, Ltd. (Sue Hyatt - Count Your Good) is a national consultant with 30+ years of experience supporting AmeriCorps programs and state service commissions. Evaluation is her specialty — she provides 1:1 program-specific support and training in evaluation planning and reporting, as well as performance measurement, data collection systems, program design, evidence-building, and logic models.

The America's Service Commissions Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory is a resource for state and territorial service commissions, national service programs, and volunteer engagement initiatives to identify quality trainers, consultants, and service providers with experience in the national service field. Directory members offer a variety of organizational, programmatic, and grants related expertise.

View the TTA Directory here: https://bit.ly/asc-tta

06/08/2026

Looking for a way to share the story of service in your community?

Explore the National Museum and Center for Service's free, ready-to-print exhibit, The American Tradition of Service, highlighting the role service has played throughout our nation's history and how it continues to strengthen communities today.

06/06/2026

Today, June 6th, we are recognizing Idealist Day with Idealist! 💚

Today represents a day full of togetherness that should inspire community and reinforce connection.

Take a look a some ideas on how you can celebrate Idealist Day.

Read more here: idealist.org/en/days/planning

06/05/2026

Chelsea Scott began her service era in 2018 at Johns Hopkins. Now, she serves as Program Officer at Maryland Governor's Office on Service & Volunteerism.

"What started as an introduction to the field grew into a calling. Today I have the privilege of serving in a role that helps nonprofits across Maryland continue to grow and thrive."

Join Chelsea and pursue your service-focused career by finding opportunities on the ASC Service Job Board: https://bit.ly/3JBfuu0

06/04/2026

What makes national service programs successful?

According to a new report from the Schultz Family Foundation and Pinterest, strong state service commission leadership plays a key factor. States where commissions brought together partners across education, workforce development, behavioral health, philanthropy, and nonprofits saw stronger partnerships and better outcomes.

The report recommends investing in state service commissions so they can continue service as statewide conveners and cross-sector leaders.

At America's Service Commissions, we know that meaningful change happens when organizations work together toward shared goals.

Learn more about this finding here: https://schultzfamilyfoundation.org/insight/a-new-architecture-for-national-service/

06/02/2026

TTA Tuesday Highlight! 📣

This Tuesday, we are highlighting Future Generations University and Colton Strawser Consulting. Both of these directory members bring extensive experience to the national service field, and both offer a variety of organizational, programmatic, and grants related expertise. Read about them below.

Future Generations University gathers practitioners, students, academics, and community leaders to advance the well-being of people and the planet. The university promotes research, learning, and action towards inclusive and sustainable change worldwide — so present generations improve futures for generations yet to come. Headquartered in the heart of Appalachia, Future Generations University’s scenic campus is located on top of North Fork Mountain in West Virginia at the headwaters of the Potomac River.

Colton Strawser Consulting is a consulting firm that specializes in working with nonprofit organizations, foundations, and other mission-driven organizations that seek to make a positive change in the world. We help clients develop the data, funding, and leadership skills necessary to create change. Dr. Colton Strawser has evaluated numerous AmeriCorps programs, provided capacity-building support to over 1,000 organizations, captured over $25 million in government grants, and previously served as a commissioner for Serve Indiana.

What is the TTA Directory?✔

The ASC Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory is a resource for state and territorial service commissions, national service programs, and volunteer engagement initiatives to identify quality trainers, consultants, and service providers with experience in the national service field. Directory members offer a variety of organizational, programmatic, and grants related expertise. We publish updated versions of the directory at the end of each quarter.

Future Generations University: https://bit.ly/4u6gtDQ
Colton Strawser Consulting: https://bit.ly/43zpKcF
TTA Directory: http://bitl.ly/asc-tta

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