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AmeriCorps Funding Cuts: The Reality Behind the Headlines
Thousands of volunteers and millions in funding lost—our communities are at risk.
In just 20 days, over 1,000 AmeriCorps grants—totaling nearly $400 million—have been abruptly terminated. These unprecedented cuts impact more than 32,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers across the country, threatening the lifeline of service that millions of Americans depend on.
In Central California, the consequences are dire. These programs have delivered nearly 25 years of support for:
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Seniors aging in place
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Veterans transitioning to civilian life
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Public safety initiatives
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Literacy and youth education
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Food insecurity and disaster relief
Without immediate action, longstanding community partnerships and critical services will vanish.
What You Can Do
This is a critical moment. Your voice matters. Contact your local, state, and federal representatives today and urge them to restore funding for AmeriCorps Seniors.
Visit This Link to:
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Download pre-written letters
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Locate your representatives
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Learn more about the economic and social impact of AmeriCorps
With just one click or phone call, you can help safeguard essential services for those most in need.
Why AmeriCorps Matters
For decades, AmeriCorps has enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress. These programs:
Address urgent community needs
Leverage private sector and volunteer power
Deliver $17 in value for every federal dollar invested
This work has quietly uplifted communities behind the scenes—but now it is in peril. Help ensure this legacy of service continues.
Final Call to Action
Join the fight to preserve AmeriCorps Seniors programs.
Stand with Us
Join the fight to preserve and protect AmeriCorps Seniors. Our communities can’t afford to lose this essential support.
Together, we can protect the communities, partnerships, and individuals that depend on them.
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