More than 30 Years of Engagement for Ohio's Public Good

AmeriCorps Week Guest Blog: Elexis Hamby, member at Kent State University

By guest blogger: Elexis Hamby This coming July will mark my first year of service. Thus far, I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience. One of the aspects I have enjoyed most has been connecting with students and establishing trust or rapport because that rapport has led to resource provision, and that is the essence of … Read more

2021 Ohio AmeriCorps Formula Grants

Visit this link to learn more ServeOhio provides grants to organizations that demonstrate they will engage AmeriCorps members to provide a service intervention that addresses a critical need in Ohio. We offer two funding competitions each year – a formula funding competition in the spring and a competitive funding competition in the fall.  Current Funding Available FY2021 Ohio AmeriCorps Notice … Read more

Equity in the Center Resources

In a powerful email from Equity in the Center on January 13, they provide a wealth of resources as we navigate the ongoing surge of violence stemming from structural racism: “Please stop saying this is not America, or we are better than this. America was founded on the violent taking of land and reliance on … Read more

Campus Compact announces the 2020 Impact Award Recipients

We congratulate the 2020 Impact Award Recipients! Recipients: Nadinne Cruz Community Engagement Professional AwardThe Nadinne Cruz Community Engagement Professional Award celebrates the ethical leadership and advocacy demonstrated by Community Engagement Professionals. Recipient: Maria Dominguez Gray, Harvard Collegehttps://compact.org/dominguez-gray-cruz/ Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of EngagementThe Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement … Read more

AmeriCorps Student Resource Center Campus Snapshot: University of Akron

My daily responsibilities involve stocking 3 grab and go cupboards around the university to spread the Campus Cupboard outreach further while also getting students connected to the walk-in space to privately shop in person when they need gap assistance for food and/or hygiene. Through my engagement with students on campus I will occasionally help students … Read more

Campus Compact seeks Evaluator for Engaged Scholars Initiative

Campus Compact is pleased to invite evaluation consultants to submit proposals for the Engaged Scholars Initiative (ESI) being carried out over the next year. Up to $20,000 in funding is available to conduct an evaluation of the Engaged Scholars Initiative. Project Title: Engaged Scholars Initiative Program EvaluationProject Start Date: January 2020Project End Date: January 2021 … Read more

Ava Carvour Pack the Mac

A Fearless VISTA Leader Gives Back

As the VISTA Leader with OCC I was encouraged to dig deep into the history and mission of the AmeriCorps VISTA program and to engage with the issues that confront low-income students on campuses across the country. With that fire in my heart, I felt deeply connected to the work and to the VISTA members … Read more