AmeriCorps Week: May 14-21
AmeriCorps Week is almost here! Austin AmeriCorps Alums has won a $1,000 grant from the National Office! We're excited to be partnering again with the Austin AmeriCorps Awareness Week Planning Committee. This committee is comprised of multiple AmeriCorps state projects, AmeriCorps national projects, VISTA projects, OneStar, and Cities of Service. For all the latest information on AmeriCorps Week information make sure to check out the website: austinamericorpsweek.com
Legislative Updates
Congress passed a FY2011 budget that including funding for AmeriCorps at 94% of FY2010 funding. For all the information you need on Legislative Updates related to service check out www.saveservice.org.
The AmeriCorps Alums Pledge
I am an AmeriCorps Alums and
I will make a difference in my community.
I believe that AmeriCorps is one year
in a life time of service.
I pledge to continue to serve in
all aspects of my life.
I took action, and will continue to serve.
I sought common ground, and
will build community throughout my life.
I perservered, and
will live each day with conviction.
I will lead by example.
I will engage other people
as we make our world a better place.
I join the AmeriCorps Alumni before me
as we harness our energy
to inspire those yet to come.
Together,
we will continue to get things done!
I will make a difference in my community.
I believe that AmeriCorps is one year
in a life time of service.
I pledge to continue to serve in
all aspects of my life.
I took action, and will continue to serve.
I sought common ground, and
will build community throughout my life.
I perservered, and
will live each day with conviction.
I will lead by example.
I will engage other people
as we make our world a better place.
I join the AmeriCorps Alumni before me
as we harness our energy
to inspire those yet to come.
Together,
we will continue to get things done!
Our Mission:
To support AmeriCorps Alumni and current members in Austin as they pursue a lifetime of service by providing opportunities for networking, community involvement, and civic engagement.

