Edith is a work of heart. Creative, warm and dedicated, she embodies AmeriCorps. For refugee and immigrant families, new to Greensboro, her heart makes all the difference. Originally from Nigeria, Edith has been in the United States for over 25 years. She and her husband, a professor at Bennett College, … Continued
Meet Ghaisha, AmeriCorps member extraordinaire. Full of passion and purpose, she loves AmeriCorps. “Serving is beyond feeling good,” she says, “It’s a way of life.” In her third year with AmeriCorps ACCESS, Ghaisha helps newcomers find jobs. She has built good relationships with many employers in the area and these … Continued
Find out why AmeriCorps and the AmeriCorps ACCESS Project are a great way to spend a year! Serve your community Make a difference Gain experience Get professional development Earn an education award And so much more… Members featured: Maha Elobeid (CNNC), Edith Walson (Ashton Woods Community Center), Sydney Gouani … Continued
Jennifer Gorman I am originally from a small town in western Massachusetts. I grew up in a that town and lived there until I moved to North Carolina two years ago. I chose to join AmeriCorps because I really like helping people. Also, I figured it would be a great … Continued
Samantha Williams I am from Indian Trail (South Charlotte) and I grew up in the Charlotte area. I chose AmeriCorps because I like the idea of helping people. I thought the ACCESS project would be a good fit because of by education and where I was located. I would like … Continued
Every year, thousands of people join the ranks of national service through participation in programs like AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is a national community service program that allows participants to serve their communities through different program opportunities. The AmeriCorps ACCESS Project is one of those programs. It focuses on the needs of … Continued