Funding Will Support Local Programs

Funding Will Support Local Programs

“This funding will put 936 AmeriCorps members on the ground at over 200 service sites throughout the state…”

Serve Wisconsin announced that Wisconsin received $14.8 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism, to support 27 programs across the state. Included within those funds is $279,278 in AmeriCorps funding for two programs based in Eau Claire, Chippewa Fresh Start and UW-Eau Claire ECLIPSE, with several other statewide AmeriCorps programs also having members serving in area.

“This funding will put 936 AmeriCorps members on the ground at over 200 service sites throughout the state, including 62 AmeriCorps members with Chippewa Fresh Start and UW-Eau Claire ECLIPSE, to help make a difference and improve the lives of people across Wisconsin,” said Jeanne Duffy, Executive Director of Serve Wisconsin.  CLICK TO LEARN MORE.

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