National Health Corps

Happy Pride Month! AmeriCorps is committed to ensuring our efforts create safe environments for all our staff, members, and volunteers. Read more from AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith:     I recognize the importance of having your identity respected and valued where you work, live, and serve. Having grown up at a time when I felt coming out as my authentic self would lead to discrimination, ostracization, or worse, I cherish the progress we've made so far. And, I cherish the fact that I serve in an Administration where a gay, Black man can proudly lead this agency and stand alongside LGBTQIA+ colleagues in this agency, the President's Cabinet, Congress, and so many other leadership roles, which just a decade or two ago seemed unattainable. At AmeriCorps, we are deeply committed to evolving and fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all our colleagues, members, volunteers, and partners. This has been a priority for me, and it will continue to be one for AmeriCorps.     I've had the privilege of seeing our members take pride in their identity and empower our LGBTQIA+ communities to do the same through our programs WomenVenture and Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago.      AmeriCorps members serving with WomenVenture are helping advance equality and expand opportunities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. They offer access to affordable capital, business training, and consulting programs to women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs in underserved communities, helping them kickstart, grow, and sustain viable businesses. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Illinois, our members empower young people to build self-confidence. Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago's Illinois Safe Schools Alliance program promotes safety, support, and healthy development for LGBTQIA+ youth in Illinois schools and communities. For more than 16 years, AmeriCorps members collaborated with community organizations, schools and districts, and state agencies to help foster safer school spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth.     As Dr. King stated, "We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly." We have made great strides and have so much more to do. Through the power of service, together, we will continue fighting for all people to have the dignity and respect they deserve. Because when we show up feeling free and proud as our beautiful selves, we create a more equal and just society. 

🌎🫶We’re always so delighted to highlight our incredible #Partners! This week, we’re shining a spotlight on National Health Corps (NHC). They’ve been working with us since the beginning, and were a vital #Team in helping us get off the ground. NHC members come to the farm quarterly, assisting us with soil health, planting, watering, building and harvesting. 🧑🌾🥕 💗🎉One of our valued NHC Members, Hannah, shared “I never knew that there was a Community Farm in the city. Volunteering here gave me a greater appreciation for the food that I eat and also understanding of the labor behind it. The time that I've spent here so far has been fulfilling." We’re truly grateful for the amazing #Volunteers we’ve connected with through NHC. 🏡🥬 👏🦋We’d love to have you get in on the fun! Come by to check out the beautiful produce we grow right here in San Francisco. Sign up for a Saturday Open Farm Day through our website. 🌸🌳https://lnkd.in/gBV9R9M3 #GivingBack #SocialImpact #UrbanAgriculture

Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Community Hero Action is currently on the lookout for dedicated individuals to join their team as Community Health Workers! If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and improving community health, they want to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of the mission to create healthier, happier communities. #CommunityHealth #JoinOurTeam #HealthcareCareers

AmeriCorps joins the nation in recognizing the 20M+ public servants from coast to coast who make the impossible possible. Hear more from AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith and follow along as we spotlight our staff committed to helping national service make a difference in our communities every day.    #NationalService #Volunteerism #PSRW #GovPossible

🌟 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're inviting you to join us in celebrating! 🌟 This month, let's prioritize self-care and well-being. Remember, it's essential to do what's best for you and take the time to nurture your mental health. Whether it's practicing mindfulness, seeking support, or engaging in activities that bring you joy, every step toward self-care matters. Let's continue to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and foster a supportive community where mental health is valued and prioritized. Together, we can make a difference. 💙 Don't forget to also follow us on Instagram! : @Nathealthcorps #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SelfCare #TakeCareOfYourself #NHCMentalHealthAwareness

National Health Corps, Public Health Leadership is seeking new host sites in Philadelphia for the 2024-2025 service term! Each year we partner with organizations to serve as "host sites." These organizations will have an AmeriCorps volunteer serving 36-40 hours per week for 46 weeks. There is a financial contribution required to support the member's living stipend and operational costs of the program. If you are interested in learning more, please contact; NHC Philadelphia Program Director, Carly Bass at [email protected] #NHC #NHCPhiladelphia #publichealth #publichealthleadership #hostamember #partnerwithus

🌟 Huge shoutout to our incredible NHC San Francisco alumni for her participation in the California Budget & Policy Center Conference! Her insightful contributions highlighted how her NHC experience continues to empower her in her ongoing efforts to serve and uplift her community. We're immensely proud to see our alumni making waves and driving positive change long after their NHC journey. Keep shining! ✨👏 #NHC #NHCAlumni #NHCSF #CommunityLeaders #MakingADifference #Policyinsights24

🌟 Grateful shoutout to University of California, Merced Student Career Center for spotlighting the Central Valley Health Network and welcoming our NHC Central CA members on their podcast! It's been an honor to share about the impactful work our members and host sites are leading within their communities. Together, we're making a difference! Click the link below to watch the episode on the UC Merced YouTube page and be sure to like and share! #CommunityImpact #Gratitude #NHC #NHC_CA #CentralValleyHealthNetwork🙌🎙️

Happy two-year anniversary Public Health AmeriCorps! 🎉 🥳 🎊   In 2022, we partnered with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fill the gaps in our public health systems weakened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, 4,000 AmeriCorps members have served with Public Health AmeriCorps at more than 1,000 sites across the country to meet the health needs of their local communities!     Together, we have advanced more equitable health outcomes, created pathways to good public health jobs for people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, and helped to rebuild the public health workforce with greater representation from the communities it serves.     Public Health AmeriCorps is good for the health of our communities, it’s good for organizations, and it’s good for those who serve. Join us in celebration and read more via the AmeriCorps blog. ➡️ Bit.ly/2YearsPHA    And let us know if you’re currently serving or have served with Public Health AmeriCorps in the comments. ⤵️    #AmeriCorps #PublicHealthAmeriCorps #Service #NationalService #PublicHealth #PublicHealthCareers #PublicHealthJobs #Community #CommunityHealth 

Shoutout to PHIMC for shining a light on our NHC Chicago members! Big props to these amazing individuals for their dedication and hard work in serving their local communities. Keep making a difference, you're truly inspiring! 🌟👏 #NHCChicago #CommunityService #PHIMC #Nationalvolunteermonth