Serve DC is the District of Columbia Government agency dedicated to promoting service as an innovative, sustainable solution to meet community needs.
Happy Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service! Today, Mayor Vincent Gray joins more than 830 mayors across the country to honor the AmeriCorps and Senior Corps members who serve in our cities!
We put a big, fat thank you in the Washington Post Express to the 3,100+ people who make a huge difference in the District through national service programs. Y’all = AMAZING!!!
Posted on Tuesday, April 9th 2013
Time to shake off the winter chill and spring into service! All the latest and greatest in our March newsletter (as usual), including AmeriCorps Week deets, our new fancy schmancy AmeriCorps website, and loads of cool grant, volunteer and training opportunities — def check it out!
Posted on Tuesday, March 12th 2013
Yes — we’ve been MIA, but for a GREAT cause! We’re kicking off AmeriCorps Week a day early by announcing our new site, “AmeriCorps in DC”!!!! AmeriCorps in DC aims to engage more District residents, organizations and communities in national service and its benefits by specifically promoting and showcasing the unique experiences and rewards of District-based AmeriCorps members and programs.
Posted on Friday, March 8th 2013
Get to know former AmeriCorps member, all-around rock star — and incidentally — our new Executive Director, Jeffrey Richardson, with this awesome guest post on the AmeriCorps Alums blog!
Find out how Jeffrey’s AmeriCorps experience shaped his personal and professional life and why he believes we need more national service alums in local government!
Posted on Thursday, December 20th 2012
Serve DC is now accepting nominations for 2012 Mayor’s Community Service Awards!
The Mayor’s Community Service Awards are an annual campaign to recognize extraordinary District residents who use service to make a significant positive contribution to our community. Awards will be given in six categories: Community Service; National Service, Emergency Preparedness & Public Safety; Youth, Education; and HIV/AIDS Advocacy.
Nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2012.
Visit Serve DC’s website to learn more about categories and eligibility or complete an online nomination form here.
Posted on Friday, November 2nd 2012
Extra extra! Holy November Newsletter, Batman! Per usual, we’ve got the latest and greatest DC volunteers news and info, including: 2012 Mayor’s Community Service Awards, our 2nd annual DC Government World AIDS Day Food Drive, AmeriCorps grant funding opportunities, and our monthly subgrantee spotlight on the oh-so-amazing Higher Achievement DC Metro!
Posted on Friday, November 2nd 2012
Our July newsletter is out! All the latest and greatest service and volunteer news and events, including AmeriCorps State Competitive grant awards, DCPS Beautification Day, our first-ever deaf CERT training at Gallaudet University, meet our new, fab AmeriCorps VISTA, and more!
Posted on Tuesday, July 10th 2012
We’ve “got a feeling” you’re going to like this video: More than 1,400 AmeriCorps members serve at 58 community-based organizations across the District of Columbia. They work in every ward of the city every day to fight poverty, improve academic achievement and advance economic development. Learn firsthand from these amazing young people how making a difference for others has made all difference for them.
Posted on Friday, March 16th 2012
Thursday DC AmeriCorps Week Profile: Carolyn Kraemer of Byte Back shares how her experience providing computer instruction in English and Spanish to low-income adults has changed their lives and hers.
Posted on Thursday, March 15th 2012
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”
Posted on Wednesday, March 14th 2012
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