Most of AmeriCorps staff members have been placed on leave after DOGE cuts

DOGE cuts could impact AmeriCorps members in local schools

MARTINSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — More federal funding cuts came down this week, this time to AmeriCorps and their service programs. AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) operations shut down unexpectedly last week after being slashed by the Department of Government Efficiency. AmeriCorps gets local volunteers to provide services following natural disasters, such as rebuilding homes in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. But with these …

What is AmeriCorps? Federal cuts may impact Knoxville service programs

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Federal cuts to a service-centered program, AmeriCorps, could be felt in East Tennessee after 85% of the AmeriCorps workforce was placed on leave.  For the Knox County area, AmeriCorps is run through the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee, and about 250 people work for or volunteer through AmeriCorps. They serve thousands of people each year in roles ranging from teaching children, caring for seniors and i…

Most AmeriCorps staff placed on leave

AmeriCorps placed most staff members on administrative leave with pay last week, effective immediately, according to a staff member and an internal memo shared with The Associated Press.

New teen center in Ottawa County impacted by AmeriCorps cuts

MIAMI, Okla. (KFOR) — An Oklahoma non-profit is feeling the impacts of recent cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). AmeriCorps NCCC, a federal service program for young adults, was forced to place staff and members on leave following cuts made by the Trump administration and DOGE. The announcement came without any warning. Mary Kate Sweeney and her team were preparing to deploy to Miami, Oklahoma. "I was really excited for beca…

DOGE Makes Huge Discovery At Agency Known For Waste And Fraud, Guts It - The American Tribune.com

In great news for those eagerly watching The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) tear through the deep state, AmeriCorps, a highly controversial agency, has been gutted after failing its eighth consecutive audit. The announcement provoked celebrations from conservatives who applauded the wasteful agency being brought to heel by DOGE. For context, AmeriCorps was founded in the early 90s as a way to coordinate volunteer efforts with communi…

Former AmeriCorps NCCC member reacts to program cuts

Mary Kate Sweeney said she was preparing for her next service trip with AmeriCorps NCCC when she was told that the program was ending early.