March 9th – 15th is AmeriCorps Week!

AmeriCorps service is a National Service that benefits local communities throughout the country and more specifically our own community. AmeriCorps service is performed by volunteers at non-profit organizations that seek to make a difference in their community. Healthy Communities Coalition AmeriLIFT Program is focused on teaching and expanding Financial Literacy within our communities. Among teaching Financial Literacy workshops to youth and adults, our AmeriCorps members support The Boys & Girls Club of Mason Valley, HCC Dayton Food Pantry, HCC Silver Springs Food Pantry, HCC Yerington Food Pantry, and Nye Communities Coalition in Pahrump, Nevada.

Our AmeriCorps members also strive to become community health workers in their communities during service. This training helps members to share resources and facilitate access to resources and services that community members need help navigating. As the HCC AmeriLIFT program, our members have contributed over 5300 volunteer hours to their communities this term (started 9/2024). With the members’ dedication, ingenuity, and support, host sites have expanded their mission and increased their scope's effectiveness. The HCC AmeriLIFT members deserve a shout out of gratitude and support for their service!

Join us in celebrating their commitment and passion for making a difference. High five to our local heroes! 🙏👏 Together, we’re building healthier, happier communities! https://www.healthycomm.org/americorps