Created by Congress in 1993, AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.
Designed as a domestic version of the Peace Corps, it is one of the many government agencies affected by the Dept. of Govt. Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to cut federal spending.
On this hour of All Sides we’re talking about the past, present and uncertain future of AmeriCorps.
Guests:
- Tina Dunphy, national service consultant, former director AmeriCorps Ohio
- Kaira Esgate, CEO, America’s Service Commission
- Deb Cunningham, former VISTA manager, program manager, AmeriCorps Ohio
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