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Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity Unites With AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps
By: Laura Dennis
The National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) FEMA Corps team, Pine 3, united with the Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVHFH) on September 20 and 21 for its first mini service assignment. Pine 3 worked with CVHFH on their “A Brush with Kindness” program doing exterior landscaping. “A Brush with Kindness” is a program run by the CVHFH that helps low-income homeowners by offering exterior home improvements. IOWA WELCOMES 230 FEMA CORPS MEMBERS
IOWA WELCOMES 230 FEMA CORPS MEMBERS AS THEY BEGIN TEN MONTHS OF SERVICE ASSISTING DISASTER SURVIVORS
Two-hundred thirty young adults from across the nation will be sworn in as members of FEMA Corps at an induction ceremony in Iowa today, providing a boost to the nation’s ability to assist disaster survivors while expanding career opportunities for young people.
State Treasurer Returns $150 Million Back to its Rightful Owners
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced today that the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt has crossed a milestone. "I'm very excited to announce that since I created this program in 1983, we've returned $150 million through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt," Fitzgerald said. "We will continue to reach out and reunite these assets with their rightful owners.
AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Kayli Greene
By: Krista Eichhorst
Name: Kayli Greene
Hometown: La Grange, Ga.
Kayli is serving as the Spruce 7 NCCC FEMA Corps Team Leader at the Vinton Campus. She chose to participate in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps because she wanted to participate in a second term of service. She previously served as a NCCC member at the Vicksburg, Miss. Campus. NCCC FEMA Corps Remembers 9/11 with Community Service Projects
As part of 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance the NCCC FEMA Corps team Hickory 3 spent two days in Oelwein, Iowa making improvements to town parks and infrastructure.
During this project the team worked with Oelwein’s Parks and Recreation Department to spread over 250 cubic yards of mulch onto playgrounds in the city’s renowned City Park. Vikes of the Week - Nathan Jelinek and Laquita Mull
Nathan Jelinek for Vike of the Week.( Mr. Vettraino) He helped Tiffany Auen with a document she needed to print and was having problems with printing the background. I was busy so he volunteered. Then when she left he found her cellphone and tracked her down to give it to her.
Laquita Mull- (community member nominated her)- Was picking up trash in the school lawn and parking lot after the volleyball team had returned from a tournament.
AmeriCorps NCCC Welcomes New Staff Member, Jesse Hurley
By: Rachel Lebeaux
Jesse Hurley is a native Iowan, who currently resides in Cedar Rapids. Jesse received his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Geography from the University of Northern Iowa. He then received his Master’s in Organizational Leadership from St. Ambrose University.
Jesse has a background of diverse professional experiences dedicated to serving communities. Open House Retirement Reception Sunday for Pastor Loel Fink
Please join us for an Open House Retirement Celebration honoring Pastor Loel Fink of Harvest Christian Fellowship, Vinton.
Sunday, September 30th 2:00-4:00 pm. It will be held at the church, 1201 C. Ave., Vinton, Iowa AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Jana Barcavage
Today's NCCC Spotlight is on Jana Barcavage of Class 18.
Name: Jana Barcavage
Hometown: Cold Spring, NY
Jana is currently serving as a member of Maple 6 with the AmeriCorps NCCC at the Vinton Campus. Jana brings negotiations skills, adaptability, self-reliance, independence, planning and budgeting skills to her team.
NCCC Explores the Natural World Inside Milwaukee
Milwaukee may be known for the Brewers and Harley-Davidson but there is something else extraordinary inside America's 28th-largest city: Trees and rivers are just as present as buildings and streets there. Milwaukee County is home to over 140 parks covering nearly 15,000 acres of land.
For seven weeks, AmeriCorps NCCC team, Oak 7, is working with the Milwaukee Parks and the River Revitalization Foundation (RRF).