News Releases
Gov. Little appoints four new commissioners to Serve Idaho
Feb. 19, 2025NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Feb. 19, 2025 Media Contact: Emily.Straubhar@labor.idaho.gov Gov. Brad Little appointed four new commissioners to the Serve Idaho Commission, adding to the existing 20. “The new commissioners bring a passion for volunteerism and AmeriCorps in their…
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AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) teams respond to Idaho fires
Nov. 26, 2024NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Nov. 26, 2024 Media Contact: Micaela.deLoyola-Carkin@labor.idaho.gov Three AmeriCorps NCCC forest teams deployed to Idaho to assist the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, the Sawtooth National Forest and the Boise National Forest in wildfire risk reduction. “I…
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Idaho Smart Growth approved for AmeriCorps VISTA resources
Nov. 21, 2024NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Nov. 21, 2024 Media Contact: Micaela.deLoyola-Carkin@labor.idaho.gov or Crispin@idahosmartgrowth.org Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, approved Idaho Smart Growth to host two AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members in 2025. Idaho…
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Jerome volunteer recognized for contributions
Oct. 28, 2024NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Oct. 28, 2024 Media Contact: Emily.Straubhar@labor.idaho.gov A volunteer from Jerome was honored for her service at the Idaho Capital for a Day event hosted by Gov. Brad Little, Thursday, Oct. 24. Serve Idaho, the Governor’s…
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Priest River volunteer recognized for contributions
Aug. 30, 2024NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Aug. 30, 2024 Media Contact: Micaela.deLoyola-Carkin@labor.idaho.gov A volunteer from Priest River was honored for her service at the Idaho Capital for a Day event hosted by Gov. Brad Little, Thursday, Aug. 29. Serve Idaho, the…
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Idaho City volunteers recognized for contributions
April 26, 2024NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: April 26, 2024 Media Contact: Renee.Bade@labor.idaho.gov Two volunteers from Idaho City were honored for their service as part of the Idaho Capital for a Day event hosted by Gov. Brad Little, Friday, April 26. Serve Idaho,…
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Local communities can apply for AmeriCorps grants
Jan. 22, 2024NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Jan. 22, 2024 Media Contact: Renee.Bade@labor.idaho.gov Idaho organizations interested in operating an AmeriCorps program can earn up to $75,000 in grant funds. Eligible organizations include nonprofits; educational, community and faith-based organizations; Indian tribes and local…
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Learn about AmeriCorps with Serve Idaho
Jan. 4, 2024NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Jan. 4, 2024 Media Contact: Renee.Bade@labor.idaho.gov Idaho nonprofit, educational, community and faith-based organizations, Indian tribes and local governments are invited to attend a virtual presentation on Jan. 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. (MT) to learn about…
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Idaho volunteer finds home for her expertise through AmeriCorps
Dec. 27, 2023Karen Swenson dedicated 30 years of her life to education. When she retired and moved back to Idaho to help care for her parents, she knew there was something else she wanted to do, she just wasn’t sure what. She…
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Montpelier volunteer recognized at Idaho Capital for a Day
Oct. 27, 2023NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Oct. 26, 2023 Media Contact: Renee.Bade@labor.idaho.gov Larry Vila of Montpelier was honored for his volunteer service as part of the Idaho Capital for a Day event hosted by Gov. Brad Little Wednesday, Oct. 25. Serve…
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