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IMPACT Overview

The AmeriCorps story is all about impact. There are many ways that you can share the story of AmeriCorps, its impact in communities, and how AmeriCorps members are addressing some of our nation's toughest challenges on issues such as:

  • Disaster Services
  • Economic Opportunity
  • Education
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Healthy Futures
  • Veterans and Military Families

The resources on this website are designed to help you share a compelling
AmeriCorps story that demonstrates the impact AmeriCorps programs and members are having in communities.

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Identify needs and targets
What are the needs and goals of your AmeriCorps program? With whom should you engage to share your AmeriCorps story that will help to advance your program goals or address program needs?

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Make a plan
Once you've decided who should hear the AmeriCorps story, you must decide when, where, and how to tell the story. Share your AmeriCorps story using one of the creative ideas outlined in this section.

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Promote your work
You have something great planned. Share your plans with the community.

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Act
Get out there and share your AmeriCorps story using one of the creative methods suggested in the Act section.

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Consider next steps
How might you engage those who have heard the AmeriCorps story in ways that will further the goals of AmeriCorps service?

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Tell the world
You are now accomplished at telling the AmeriCorps story; continue to share it in new ways with everyone you meet.