AmeriCorps

In the United States, AmeriCorps is a network of more than 2,100 non-profit organizations, public agencies, and faith-based organizations. It was created in 1993 by President Bill Clinton. More than 50,000 individuals join AmeriCorps each year. There have been more than 250,000 members since 1994. The work done by these groups ranges from public education to environmental clean-up.

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United States - Non-profit organization - Faith-based organization - 1993 - Bill Clinton - 1994 - Public education - Environment

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Americorps is a division of the Corporation for National and Community Service, along with Senior Corps and Learn and Serve America, with a total of more than 2,000,000 (two million) members in service each year. AmeriCorps itself is split into three main divisions: AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps VISTA, and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps).

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Division - Corporation for National and Community Service - Senior Corps - Learn and Serve America - Million

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