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MLK Day of Service 2018
Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent social activist that played a fundamental role in the Civil Rights Movement. He was an advocate for equal rights and fair treatment for all. He fought, through peaceful protest, for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged, and victims of injustice. His advocacy was a large driving force behind the […]
My Build-A-Thon Experience: LaRandi
This week, I had the pleasure of working alongside over 100 of my fellow Habitat AmeriCorps in Longmont, Colorado for the Habitat for Humanity Annual Build- A- Thon. The Build-A-Thon is a week where Habitat AmeriCorps and alumni to travel to different cities across the country to help local affiliates provide decent and affordable housing […]
Mayor Bailey Recognizes the Value of National Service in Riverside
City of Riverside Mayor, Rusty Bailey, joined over 4,520 Mayors, County Officials, and Tribal Leaders in a nationwide effort to recognize the impact of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps during the fifth-annual Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service. Together, these elected officials represent 194 million citizens, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population. On Tuesday, […]
MLK Day of Service: “What are you doing for others?”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a profound impact on American society through his vision of breaking down racial barriers and by helping to create a more loving and equal community for all. In the early 1980s, Congress passed legislation making Martin Luther King Day a federally recognized holiday and national service day to honor […]
My Life as an AmeriCorps National Member – Brendan Cooney
My first A Brush with Kindness project. As I waited for volunteers to arrive on my first project as an AmeriCorps member, I had no idea what to expect. When they arrived and the car doors opened, I was surprised to see a dozen volunteers from UCR’s Japanese Student Exchange Program. I felt a little […]
Hearts, Hands, and Voices
(TALLADEGA, AL) Oct. 18-21 – Last week, AmeriCorps members serving with Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the country gathered at the Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center in Talladega, Alabama, for the ninth annual Habitat for Humanity National Service Leadership Conference. Two AmeriCorps members from the Habitat for Humanity Riverside affiliate joined their fellow AmeriCorps peers […]
My Life as an AmeriCorps National Member- LaRandi
As I round out my first month of service as an AmeriCorps National member for Habitat Humanity Riverside, I’ve begun to establish a great sense of clarity; clarity about the mission of Habitat for Humanity, clarity concerning my role in this organization, and clarity regarding my purpose both personally and professionally. Much of this initial growth and […]
My Life as an AmeriCorps VISTA Member- Julianna
As I wrap up my year of service, I have been reminiscing about all the wonderful experiences I’ve had. I had the opportunity to participate in a wall-raising and two dedications. I helped with the Over the Edge fundraiser, traveled to Colorado for the Build-a-Thon, to Alabama for the National Service Leadership Conference, and most […]
A Year to Be Grateful for: Stephanie Morales, AmeriCorps National Member
Now that my AmeriCorps year has ended, I wanted to say thank you to all of Habitat for Humanity Riverside’s board members, staff, volunteers, and supporters for your hard work as you continue to invest in this organization. Your dedication to such a wonderful cause is inspiring and encouraging. In this past year, I have had the […]
Cristian- My Life as an AmeriCorps National Member!
As we hit mid-July, my term of service as an AmeriCorps National Member at Habitat for Humanity Riverside is quickly coming to an end. This past month I have gone from Riverside, California to Colorado, and from helping people find affordable homes to helping with the recovery efforts in an area that was devastated by a natural disaster. In June, AmeriCorps members from […]
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