AmeriCorps State: commonly known as the “domestic Peace Corps,” AmeriCorps is a national service program that offers members a small living stipend and education award in exchange for a term of service. The Power of We Consortium’s AmeriCorps State program focuses on two environmental project goals to reduce chronic disease for Lansing-area residents: creating, expanding, maintaining trails/greenways, parks and non-motorized transportation options; and creating, expanding, maintaining community gardens, sustainable food systems, and access to healthy foods.
The Power of We Consortium’s AmeriCorps State program currently has 12 sites: click here to learn more about them.
AmeriCorps VISTA: the Power of We Consortium is also addressing four poverty-related areas of need in the Lansing area through its AmeriCorps VISTA program. Financial asset development, child and youth development, community re-entry by vulnerable populations and neighborhood revitalization are all tackled by dedicated volunteers.
The Power of We Consortium’s AmeriCorps VISTA program currently has 6 sites: click here to learn more about them.