America's Service Commissions

America's Service Commissions Uniting states in service.

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.

It's  , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the   of   in the Old Line State! Follow Maryland Governor's Office on Servic...
08/24/2023

It's , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the of in the Old Line State! Follow Maryland Governor's Office on Service & Volunteerism or visit https://gosv.maryland.gov/ to learn more.

Image Description: Graphic reads National Service in Maryland. 600 local service sites. 5,000 AmeriCorps Seniors & AmeriCorps members. $25.3 million AmeriCorps & local funding. $116.5 million AmeriCorps scholarships earned since 1994. AmeriCorps.gov/Maryland

📅 Save the date 📅    l September 2023–September 2024Celebrate 30 years of  ! Throughout the decades, millions of AmeriCo...
08/23/2023

📅 Save the date 📅 l September 2023–September 2024

Celebrate 30 years of ! Throughout the decades, millions of AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers stepped up to make a difference in communities and demonstrate that is not a moment — it’s a movement.

Join the yearlong celebration commemorating the success, impact, and milestone moments made possible through that bring out the best of America. Learn more: AmeriCorps.gov/AmeriCorps30

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It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are Deanna Berg and Students Lead International. For more information ...
08/22/2023

It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are Deanna Berg and Students Lead International. For more information about them or to find other consultants and trainers with demonstrated experience in the national service field, view our 2023 Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory at https://www.statecommissions.org/tta-directory.

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1. Decorative image. A green and white graphic with text that reads Students Lead. 2023 TTA Directory Spotlight. Learn more at bit.ly/asc-tta. Graphic includes ASC and Students Lead logos.
2. Decorative image. A pink and white graphic with text that reads Deanna Berg. 2023 TTA Directory Spotlight. Learn more at bit.ly/asc-tta. Graphic includes ASC logo and headshot of Deanna Berg.

Calling all  ,  , and peer presenters! Are you interested in presenting at 2024  ? We are now accepting proposal submiss...
08/21/2023

Calling all , , and peer presenters! Are you interested in presenting at 2024 ? We are now accepting proposal submissions! Submit by November 27. Learn more at nationalservicetraining.org/call-for-proposals

Image Description: Decorative image. Teal graphic with text that reads 2024 National Service Training; Serve. Connect. Build.; Minneapolis, April 24-26; Virtual, May 14-16; Call for Proposals. Includes ASC logo.

📣 Interested in enrolling (or re-enrolling) in our AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program for the 2023-24 program year? En...
08/18/2023

📣 Interested in enrolling (or re-enrolling) in our AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program for the 2023-24 program year? Enroll by Wednesday, August 23 for programs with a September 1 start date. For more information, visit bit.ly/americorps-MAP

Image Description: An image of a white van driving over a bridge. The AmeriCorps logo is on the side of the van. Text overlaying the image reads Now Enrolling: AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program (MAP). Includes the ASC logo and a QR code that links to bit.ly/americorps-MAP.

It's  , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the   of   in the Bay State! Follow Massachusetts Service Alliance or visit h...
08/17/2023

It's , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the of in the Bay State! Follow Massachusetts Service Alliance or visit https://www.mass-service.org/ to learn more.

Image Description: Graphic reads National Service in Massachusetts. 1,000 local service sites. 8,500 AmeriCorps Seniors & AmeriCorps members. $47.6 million AmeriCorps & local funding. $150.3 million AmeriCorps scholarships earned since 1994. AmeriCorps.gov/Massachusetts

Tomorrow is  ! We're thankful for all the nonprofits and nonprofit staff making the world a better place through serving...
08/16/2023

Tomorrow is ! We're thankful for all the nonprofits and nonprofit staff making the world a better place through serving their communities, and especially those involved in and .

Image Description: Decorative image. Colorful graphic with text that reads Aug 17; Happy nonprofit day to those serving their communities. Includes ASC 25 logo.

It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are Matt Campbell and Amanda McSwine. For more information about them ...
08/15/2023

It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are Matt Campbell and Amanda McSwine. For more information about them or to find other consultants and trainers with demonstrated experience in the national service field, view our 2023 Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory at https://www.statecommissions.org/tta-directory.

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1. Decorative image. A green and white graphic with text that reads Amanda McSwine. 2023 TTA Directory Spotlight. Learn more at bit.ly/asc-tta. Graphic includes ASC logo.
2. Decorative image. A purple-grey and white graphic with text that reads Matt Campbell. 2023 TTA Directory Spotlight. Learn more at bit.ly/asc-tta. Graphic includes ASC logo and headshot of Matt Campbell.

Meet Marty Siederer, our new CoGenerate Encore Fellow. Marty is working with Serve New Mexico on recruitment and marketi...
08/14/2023

Meet Marty Siederer, our new CoGenerate Encore Fellow. Marty is working with Serve New Mexico on recruitment and marketing initiatives.

Read more about Marty at https://cogenerate.org/people/marty-siederer/

Welcome to the ASC network, Marty!

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Join us next Friday, 8/18 at 2pm ET for our final session in our Apprenticeships and National Service Webinar series! (T...
08/11/2023

Join us next Friday, 8/18 at 2pm ET for our final session in our Apprenticeships and National Service Webinar series! (This session was rescheduled from 7/26.)

Thank you to FHI 360 for presenting on 8/2 about their Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship, which is a great opportunity for youth-serving programs to consider for their staff and members.

Image Description: Blue graphic. Red and navy text reads Apprenticeships and National Service Webinar Series. June 21, 1pm ET. August 2, 4pm ET. August 18, 2pm ET. Includes logos for ASC, Urban Institute, FHI360, the US Department of Labor, and Serve Colorado.

It's  , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the   of   in the Constitution State! Follow Serve Connecticut or visit https...
08/10/2023

It's , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the of in the Constitution State! Follow Serve Connecticut or visit https://servect.org/ to learn more.

Image Description: Graphic reads National Service in Connecticut. 300 local service sites. 2,300 AmeriCorps Seniors & AmeriCorps members. $12.3 million AmeriCorps & local funding. $60.2 million AmeriCorps scholarships earned since 1994. AmeriCorps.gov/Connecticut

Registration is now open for 2023 AmeriCorps Fiscal Compliance Training, hosted by Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP. A...
08/09/2023

Registration is now open for 2023 AmeriCorps Fiscal Compliance Training, hosted by Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP. ASC members receive a discount! Learn more or register: https://learning.ftlf.com/grants-academy/content/americorps-fiscal-compliance

Image Description: Orange and white graphic. Text reads AmeriCorps Fiscal Compliance Training. September 21-23, 2023. Washington DC + Virtual. Includes Feldesman, Tucker, Leifer, Fidell LLP logo.

It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are Stone 2 Bread and Think For Good. For more information about them ...
08/08/2023

It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are Stone 2 Bread and Think For Good. For more information about them or to find other consultants and trainers with demonstrated experience in the national service field, view our 2023 Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory at https://www.statecommissions.org/tta-directory.



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1. Decorative image. A pink and white graphic with text that reads Stone 2 Bread. 2023 TTA Directory Spotlight. Learn more at bit.ly/asc-tta. Graphic includes ASC and Stone 2 Bread logos.
2. Decorative image. An orange and white graphic with text that reads Think For Good23 TTA Directory Spotlight. Learn more at bit.ly/asc-tta. Graphic includes ASC and TFG logos.

📢 SAVE THE DATES for 2024 National Service Training:➡️ Minneapolis, MN · April 24-26➡️ Virtual · May 14-16In 2024, we wi...
08/07/2023

📢 SAVE THE DATES for 2024 National Service Training:

➡️ Minneapolis, MN · April 24-26
➡️ Virtual · May 14-16

In 2024, we will be hosting two national events — one in-person and one virtual — rather than several regional events. The theme is Serve. Connect. Build.

We hope to see you there!

Check our website for event updates as they become available: https://www.nationalservicetraining.org/



Image Description: Decorative image. Teal graphic with text that reads 2024 National Service Training; Serve. Connect. Build.; Minneapolis, April 24-26; Virtual, May 14-16; Save the Dates. Includes ASC logo.

This week, we're   the American Public Health Association's great coverage of    :
08/04/2023

This week, we're the American Public Health Association's great coverage of :

Before the pandemic, Farid Howard, 32, had never considered a career in public health. When COVID-19 hit, he had been working as a luthier, building and repairing guitars. But the guitar factory shut down when the pandemic hit, leaving him without a job.

It's  , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the   of   in the Peach State! Visit bit.ly/GA-serves to learn more.      Geo...
08/03/2023

It's , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the of in the Peach State! Visit bit.ly/GA-serves to learn more.

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Image Description: Graphic reads National Service in Georgia. 400 local service sites. 2,400 AmeriCorps Seniors & AmeriCorps members. $23.4 million AmeriCorps & local funding. $85.1 million AmeriCorps scholarships earned since 1994. AmeriCorps.gov/Georgia

Happy Coloring Book Day!  Image Description: A photo of a coloring page of the ASC logo. The coloring page has been fill...
08/02/2023

Happy Coloring Book Day!

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It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are ICF and TPMA. For more information about them or to find other con...
08/01/2023

It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are ICF and TPMA. For more information about them or to find other consultants and trainers with demonstrated experience in the national service field, view our 2023 Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory at https://www.statecommissions.org/tta-directory.

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1. Decorative image. A blue and white graphic with text that reads ICF. 2023 TTA Directory Spotlight. Learn more at bit.ly/asc-tta. Graphic includes ASC and ICF logos.
2. Decorative image. A green and white graphic with text that reads Thomas P. Miller & Associates. 2023 TTA Directory Spotlight. Learn more at bit.ly/asc-tta. Graphic includes ASC and TPMA logos.

On our July Executive Director Learning Community call, Michigan Community Service Commission  and UServeUtah  shared ab...
07/28/2023

On our July Executive Director Learning Community call, Michigan Community Service Commission and UServeUtah shared about their commissions' youth service initiatives and why engaging with young people matters. Thank you for sharing your work!

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It's  , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the   of   in the Garden State! Follow New Jersey Governor's Office of Volunt...
07/27/2023

It's , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the of in the Garden State! Follow New Jersey Governor's Office of Volunteerism or visit https://bit.ly/NJ-commission to learn more.

Image Description: Graphic reads National Service in New Jersey. 400 local service sites. 3,800 AmeriCorps Seniors & AmeriCorps members. $21.1 million AmeriCorps & local funding. $101.5 million AmeriCorps scholarships earned since 1994. AmeriCorps.gov/NewJersey

It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are Helios Recovery Services LLC and Kinetic Connections Consulting LL...
07/25/2023

It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are Helios Recovery Services LLC and Kinetic Connections Consulting LLC. For more information about them or to find other consultants and trainers with demonstrated experience in the national service field, view our 2023 Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory at https://www.statecommissions.org/tta-directory.

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1. Decorative image. An orange and white graphic with text that reads Helios Recovery Services LLC. 2023 TTA Directory Spotlight. Learn more at bit.ly/asc-tta. Graphic includes ASC and Helios logos.
2. Decorative image. A green and white graphic with text that reads Kinetic Connections Consulting LLC. 2023 TTA Directory Spotlight. Learn more at bit.ly/asc-tta. Graphic includes ASC and Kinetic logos.

Join us this Wednesday for the next installment in our ongoing webinar series about apprenticeships and how AmeriCorps p...
07/24/2023

Join us this Wednesday for the next installment in our ongoing webinar series about apprenticeships and how AmeriCorps programs can incorporate apprenticeships into their program model, featuring speakers from Urban Institute, FHI 360, U.S. Department of Labor, and Serve Colorado. Open to all grantees. Email info[at]statecommissions[dot]org for the registration links.

Image Description: Blue graphic. Red and navy text reads Apprenticeships and National Service Webinar Series. June 21, 1pm ET. July 26, 1pm ET. August 2, 4pm ET. Includes logos for ASC, Urban Institute, FHI360, the US Department of Labor, and Serve Colorado.

This week the ASC team convened in   and online for our summer staff planning session to discuss and prepare for the res...
07/21/2023

This week the ASC team convened in and online for our summer staff planning session to discuss and prepare for the rest of 2023 as well as look ahead to 2024. Those who attended in-person enjoyed a Royals baseball game one evening! ⚾

Image Description: A photo of 7 ASC staff members sitting in the bleachers at an outdoor stadium. They are sitting in two rows, slightly turned toward the camera, and smiling. From left to right, back row: Kaira Esgate, Casey Reynolds, Chad Driscoll; front row: Alli Zuel, Elisa Gleeson, Brad Kmoch, Rachel Bruns.

It's  , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the   of   in the Keystone State! Visit https://bit.ly/pennSERVE to learn mor...
07/20/2023

It's , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the of in the Keystone State! Visit https://bit.ly/pennSERVE to learn more.

Image Description: Graphic reads National Service in Pennsylvania. 1,200 local service sites. 8,800 AmeriCorps Seniors & AmeriCorps members. $43.4 million AmeriCorps & local funding. $195 million AmeriCorps scholarships earned since 1994. AmeriCorps.gov/Pennsylvania

It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are Dialogues in Action and Rope LLC. For more information about them ...
07/18/2023

It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are Dialogues in Action and Rope LLC. For more information about them or to find other consultants and trainers with demonstrated experience in the national service field, view our 2023 Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory at https://www.statecommissions.org/tta-directory.

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1. Decorative image. A blue and white graphic with text that reads Dialogues in Action. 2023 TTA Directory Spotlight. Learn more at statecommissions.org/tta-directory. Graphic includes ASC and DIA logos.
2. Decorative image. A red and white graphic with text that reads Rope LLC. 2023 TTA Directory Spotlight. Learn more at statecommissions.org/tta-directory. Graphic includes ASC and Rope LLC logos.

It's  , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the   of   in the First State! Follow Volunteer Delaware or visit https://vol...
07/13/2023

It's , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the of in the First State! Follow Volunteer Delaware or visit https://volunteer.delaware.gov/ to learn more.

Image Description: Graphic reads National Service in Delaware. 100 local service sites. 1,200 AmeriCorps Seniors & AmeriCorps members. $6.1 million AmeriCorps & local funding. $13.2 million AmeriCorps scholarships earned since 1994. AmeriCorps.gov/Delaware

📣 Interested in enrolling (or re-enrolling) in our AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program for the 2023-24 program year? En...
07/12/2023

📣 Interested in enrolling (or re-enrolling) in our AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program for the 2023-24 program year? Enroll by July 19 for programs with an August 1 start date. For more information, visit bit.ly/americorps-MAP

Image Description: An image of a white van driving over a bridge. The AmeriCorps logo is on the side of the van. Text overlaying the image reads Now Enrolling: AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program (MAP). Includes the ASC logo and a QR code that links to bit.ly/americorps-MAP.

It's  , and we're thrilled to announce that the mid-year update of our 2023 TTA Directory — which includes 7 additional ...
07/11/2023

It's , and we're thrilled to announce that the mid-year update of our 2023 TTA Directory — which includes 7 additional and — is now available! View or download at bit.ly/asc-tta



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States across the nation are innovating to expand national service in solving public challenges and bridging social divi...
07/07/2023

States across the nation are innovating to expand national service in solving public challenges and bridging social divides. Many state governors have been leading efforts to make national service a top priority in their states to address critical needs like housing, economic mobility, public health, education, and workforce shortages.

To build upon this momentum, the Schultz Family Foundation (SFF) has partnered with the National Governors Association to support governors in designing and expanding innovative national service models that address emerging issues while creating service-to-career pathways.

In addition, SFF recently released a white paper with recommendations for how commissions, when assisted by key partners, can better design national service programs to benefit individuals, communities, and entire states.

Read more: https://www.statecommissions.org/sff-nga-partnership

Serve Colorado, Volunteer Iowa, Michigan Community Service Commission, ServeMinnesota, AmeriCorps SC, OneStar, Serve Washington

Image Description: Orange graphic with white text that reads July 5, 2023 Increasing Access and Opportunity Through State-Led National Service Programs: Insights and Recommendations from the National Service Challenge. Includes Schultz Family Foundation logo.

Attention state and territorial service commissions: If you're looking into CRM systems to handle subgrantee application...
07/06/2023

Attention state and territorial service commissions: If you're looking into CRM systems to handle subgrantee applications and files, ASC sponsor America Learns' Impact Suite already has that functionality! — along with progress reports, financials, timesheets, member files, remote desk audits, and more. www.americalearns.com

Image Description: A light pink to beige ombre graphic with two small hearts in the top left corner and the America Learns logo in the top right corner. Text reads "Before America Learns, our small commission had 2 staff. With America Learns it feels like we tripled our team. America Learns wrapped their arms around us, customized and set up the tools we wanted, streamlined our workflow, and continues to respond immediately to support requests." —Adam Donaldson, Serve RI

It's  , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the   of   in the Aloha State! Follow AmeriCorps Hawaii or visit http://ameri...
07/05/2023

It's , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the of in the Aloha State! Follow AmeriCorps Hawaii or visit http://americorpshawaii.org/ to learn more.

Image Description: Graphic reads National Service in Hawai'i. 300 local service sites. 2,700 AmeriCorps Seniors & AmeriCorps members. $12.6 million AmeriCorps & local funding. $25.1 million AmeriCorps scholarships earned since 1994. AmeriCorps.gov/Hawaii

Happy Fourth of July from ASC! 🎆  Image Description: Decorative image. A red, white, and blue graphic that says Happy 4t...
07/04/2023

Happy Fourth of July from ASC! 🎆

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Aproveche la oportunidad de crecer personal y profesionalmente mientras logra resultados en su comunidad con AmeriCorps....
07/03/2023

Aproveche la oportunidad de crecer personal y profesionalmente mientras logra resultados en su comunidad con AmeriCorps. Además de reunir los requisitos para recibir una beca educativa, un seguro de salud complementario y la opción de diferir los pagos de un préstamo, AmeriCorps le ofrece la oportunidad que ha estado buscando para prepararse para tener éxito personal y profesionalmente. AmeriCorps ofrece una amplia gama de oportunidades con diferentes tiempos de dedicación entre un mes y un año y le permite lograr resultados reales en su propia comunidad y como a usted más le convenga.

Obtenga más información en https://bit.ly/43n2aOq y sea parte de los más de 200 000 miembros y voluntarios actuales.

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Happy  ! At ASC, we're pleased to share that in the last year and half we've increased our social media followers by 67%...
06/30/2023

Happy ! At ASC, we're pleased to share that in the last year and half we've increased our social media followers by 67% on Instagram, 60% on LinkedIn, 20% on Twitter, and 13% on Facebook. Thank you for engaging with us on social media!

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Our 2023 National Service Training events in San Diego, New Orleans, and Charleston and online were a huge success! We l...
06/29/2023

Our 2023 National Service Training events in San Diego, New Orleans, and Charleston and online were a huge success! We loved hosting over 1,600 of you. Thank you again to all of our sponsors and exhibitors, host commissions, presenters and speakers — especially our keynote speaker Jamira Burley, and everyone who attended. See you next year!

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Image Description: An infographic with a green-blue gradient as the background. Various charts and maps display data about the 2023 National Service Training events. The following information is displayed on the infographic: 1,670 attendees; locations: San Diego, CA (March 21-23), New Orleans, LA (May 2-4), Charleston, WV (May 15-17), and Virtual (June 7-8); 92% of survey respondents agree that the trainers were effective; 93% of survey respondents agree that they plan to apply what they learned; 90% of survey respondents agree that they gained new knowledge or skills; 87% of survey respondents agree that the event was a valuable investment of their time; and 73% of survey respondents agree that their organizational effectiveness will improve as a result of attending the event. The image also includes logos for California Volunteers, Volunteer Louisiana, Volunteer West Virginia, and America's Service Commissions.

It's  , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the   of   in the Last Frontier! Follow Serve Alaska, State Service Commissio...
06/28/2023

It's , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the of in the Last Frontier! Follow Serve Alaska, State Service Commission or visit https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/servealaska.aspx to learn more.

Image Description: Graphic reads National Service in Alaska. 100 local service sites. 400 AmeriCorps Seniors & AmeriCorps members. $5.8 million AmeriCorps & local funding. $13.2 million AmeriCorps scholarships earned since 1994. AmeriCorps.gov/Alaska

It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP and Scott McFarland. For more i...
06/27/2023

It's TTA Tuesday! Today’s highlighted consultants are Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP and Scott McFarland. For more information about them or to find other consultants and trainers with demonstrated experience in the national service field, view our 2023 Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) Directory at https://www.statecommissions.org/tta-directory.

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It's time for a commissioner highlight! Today, we're recognizing Lauren Palmer, who has been serving as a commissioner w...
06/26/2023

It's time for a commissioner highlight! Today, we're recognizing Lauren Palmer, who has been serving as a commissioner with Serve Kentucky for nine years.

Lauren said, "I serve as a commissioner because service has been part of my personality since the age of 10 when I gave up half of my lunch hour to assist children with disabilities in gym class. I learned early that service is truly a win-win experience. I often take away from the experience as much as I give, and it feels wonderful! This win-win is a little-known secret until you volunteer. I have volunteered for over 20 years as a special education advocate for families; I served 22 years mentoring middle and high school students in Youth in Government clubs; and I served over 15 years for my local school district. Through my volunteerism, I have met incredible people of service, many of whom served on the Serve Kentucky Commission. As a younger volunteer, I set out to change the world, and now as an older volunteer, I better understand that changing the world starts with changing my corner of the world. Serving on the Serve Kentucky Commission provides another opportunity to change my corner of the world."

Thank you for your service, Lauren!

Want us to highlight a state/territorial service commissioner from your commission? Submit them here: http://statecommissions.memfox.io/commissioners

Image Description: Decorative image. A photo of Lauren Palmer. She is looking directly at the camera and smiling. She has wavy, brown hair, and she is wearing glasses. Text overlay reads Lauren Palmer; Commissioner, Serve Kentucky.

Calling all   trainers and consultants! Join our 2023 TTA Directory for our mid-year update, to be released in July.If i...
06/23/2023

Calling all trainers and consultants! Join our 2023 TTA Directory for our mid-year update, to be released in July.

If interested, please complete our online application by June 30, 2023: https://www.statecommissions.org/tta-directory

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America's Service Commissions (ASC) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization representing and promoting state service commissions across the United States and territories. Formerly known as the Association of State Service Commissions, ASC is a peer network of governor-appointed commissioners, along with staff from the state service commissions. ASC's work is focused in three core areas including:


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    Two weeks ago, we were kicking off America's Service Commissions Central Service training in New Orleans! It was great having Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana as the keynote speaker welcoming over 500 guests to the Big Easy. Check out some of the photos from that day ⬇️
    Thank you Senator Tammy Baldwinfor your support of our AmeriCorps programs and the members serving throughout Wisconsin. We are thankful for your recognition of the impact they have for people and communities throughout the state.

    We look forward to the difference that these programs funded through the FY2023 AmeriCorps State and National Grant Competition will have for the people of Wisconsin, as well as our additional programs that will be funded through Public Health AmeriCorps and our Formula RFP.

    https://www.wispolitics.com/2023/u-s-sen-baldwin-delivers-more-than-13-million-in-americorps-funding-for-wisconsin

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    😁🩷 Having a great time at the 2023 National Service Training hosted by America's Service Commissions!
    Day 1 wrap-up at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center for America's Service Commissions ! Great sessions on and , along with more on States for Service. Fun moments included sunglass 😎 swag modeling, and so much joy with evening fellowship at Hale House! City of Charleston, WV
    Here at America's Service Commissions ! Excellent keynote from Bill Lynch, host of Inside Appalachia, welcomed by Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Volunteer West Virginia on inviting us to learn, embrace, and find joy in !
    😊🩷 Happy to show off beautiful downtown Charleston during a morning walk to kick off the 2023 National Service Conference hosted by America's Service Commissions! It’s going to be a great week!
    We are here in the City of Charleston, WV, for hosted by America's Service Commissions! Morning fellowship and walk with Volunteer West Virginia over coffee, books at Taylor Books, and of course… Charleston WV Convention & Visitors Bureau treasures like and group selfies with the flower beds. Plus, excited about the conference!
    This week, we are highlighting a Community Arts Event organized by ArtistYear AmeriCorps Members Imani and Jacob, who are serving in Denver, CO.

    Imani and Jacob helped create the the inaugural Alameda Community Arts Night - a celebration of fine arts at Alameda International Jr. Sr. High School. The festival featured a range of artwork from Alameda's students and from students in its elementary feeder schools, along with live performances by the Alameda Jazz Band, guitar students, Folkorico dance club, and the Colorado Youth Mariachi Ensemble. A teacher at Alameda shared, "It was so great to see the community come out and celebrate all the exciting things we do here at Alameda in our arts departments. I'm hoping this becomes a yearly event!"

    Be sure to check back next week as we continue to share more Community Arts Projects & Events from our Resident Teaching Artists!

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    As we part of we are spotlighting story of College Possible Milwaukee AmeriCorps alumnus Ben Rangel, who is currently teaching at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee

    This episode of The S-Files podast explores how his two years of service with College Possible Milwaukee has had a continued impact on him in the years following and how he strives to cultivate community in multiple ways in Milwaukee.

    EPISODE: https://servewisconsin.transistor.fm/episodes/cultivating-community-with-college-possible-milwaukee-and-beyond

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    The S-Files - https://www.servewisconsin.wi.gov/podcast
    Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

    Thank you to all of the teachers for the support you provide to students across Wisconsin and our country!

    A big thank you to all of the teachers our AmeriCorps members work with across the state and a huge shout out and thanks to all of the alumni that have become teachers following their

    America's Service Commissions Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Wisconsin Department of Administration Schools of Hope AmeriCorps Project
    Kicking off this August: use your art to support environmental justice & conservation. ​Explore a service year as an ArtistYear Resident Teaching Artist in partnership with the Earth Conservation Corps! ​

    Now accepting applications for the greater Washington, D.C. area. Learn more about the new partnership at www.artistyear.org/arts-in-the-community

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