(AGENPARL) – mer 19 ottobre 2022 82 national service members address community needs in San Juan, Vega Baja and Ponce, Puerto Rico. []
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 19, 2022
AmeriCorps Press Office
82 national service members address community needs in San Juan, Vega Baja and Ponce, Puerto Rico.
“AmeriCorps members and volunteers represent the heart and soul of who we are as Americans by helping communities repair and rebuild after devastating disasters,” said AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith. “Long after the cameras leave, our teams will still be on the ground helping communities with disaster relief efforts. We will continue to work alongside our federal partners, national service counterparts, and local partners to aid Puerto Ricans during this uncertain time.”
Following a disaster, national service acts as a force multiplier, providing key resources and significantly expanding the capacity of existing organizations on the ground. AmeriCorps programs like NCCC are often involved in disaster recovery for many months to years after the initial disaster. Since 2017, AmeriCorps has had more than 110 NCCC teams on the ground in Puerto Rico to help communities rebuild after Hurricane Maria. From forest fires and floods to hurricanes and tornadoes, to terror attacks and oil spills, AmeriCorps members have provided critical support to millions of Americans affected by disasters since 1994.
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AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.
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