They have such snappy uniforms.
...AmeriCorps is also a cost effective way to employ people who are having a difficult time finding jobs in a down economy. For a small investment, it provides people with a low cost “job” working in hard hit communities. In return, they receive training that prepares them for future employment and an education award to make higher education attainable.
Unless the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act is funded at the level endorsed by President Obama, the legislation will not meet its potential, national service will not flourish and people who want to serve will not have the opportunities to do so.
The President’s recommendation of $1.149 billion for the Corporation for National and Community Service is $90 million more than the funding level recommended by the House - and that makes a huge difference to the growth both of people in service and their beneficiaries. Key differences between the President’s request and the House’s recommendation include $41 million less for AmeriCorps and $17.4 million less for AmeriCorps Education Awards.
Please help. The next step in this Federal budget process is the Senate. Critical decisions about AmeriCorps will be made early next week by a Senate Appropriations Committee. Call your Senator today or tomorrow and ask that they “please fund AmeriCorps and the Serve America Act at the President’s requested level of $1.149 billion.”
It takes 2 minutes. You can call the Senate operator to be connected to your Senators at 202-224-3121.
Voice your support for the President’s recommended appropriation level of $1.149 billion - so that the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act can meet its potential to change lives and communities across the country.
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