Appalachia CARES

We are a state AmeriCorps program placing members in direct service with community based organizations in order to engage youth and adults in service-learning.

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We’re launching #GivingTuesdayNow - a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. https://t.co/dsYpyUz9Tx

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Check out live storytime videos, arts and crafts demos and more quarantine fun and learning from our partner @MckinneyCenter where Appalachia CARES AmeriCorps member, Nancy is serving. Find them on Facebook and Youtube.

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Happy AmeriCorps Week! Appalachia CARES members, Jordan and Taurshaunna, are impacting the lives of youth through their @AmeriCorps service at Boys & Girls Clubs in Knoxville, Tennessee. @bgctnv #MadeInAmeriCorps

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AmeriCorps Week spotlight: Central Services! Members are supporting the community through the food pantry, while educating citizens about appropriate housing and ways to save on resources at home. #MadeInAmeriCorps

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Countdown to AmeriCorps Week 2019 - just over three weeks! Check out stats on Tennessee's contribution to service in 2018: https://t.co/pTxp9vtzPC

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Learning how to communicate the message of our program’s impact effectively to build support from national leaders and stakeholders. #atlanticsouthernservice #shareyourstory

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Appalachia CARES knows that we never stop learning! Collaborating with other National Service programs, hearing from service leaders, and sharing tools of the trade this week. #altanticsouthernservice #alwayslearning #nationalserviceworks

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@AppalachiaCares joined forces with @AmeriCorps programs across the state today to #getthingsdone in Knoxville. Our team helped organize and clean the Haslam Boys & Girls Club and Regal Teen Center, utilized by 350 kids daily. #teamtnserves

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Bernice is an Appalachia CARES @AmeriCorps member at @LakewayHabitat in Morristown. Check out this hand-painted, upcycled, functional art clock she made for the Recycling Hope Thrift Store. #upcycle #create #getthingsdone

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Sonny, Matthew and Paul are Appalachia CARES @AmeriCorps members at @KnoxHabitat. I caught up with them during #AmeriCorpsWeek at a build site they are preparing for a 3 day blitz this weekend! #GetThingsDone

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Candy and Valerie are repping @AmeriCorps today with an old school sign we found in our office! Did you know @ClinchPowell has hosted the @AppalachiaCares AmeriCorps program for 22 years? #AmeriCorpsWeek #GetThingsDone #TBT

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Members and alums unite! Current @AmeriCorps members are serving alongside alums that are now employees at Central Services in Morristown, TN, to provide housing services, counseling and food commodities to the community! #gettingthingsdone #AmeriCorpsWeek2018

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@AmeriCorps member, Candy, helps small business expand in Union County with help from @ClinchPowell & USDA RD, supporting healthy futures for youth and economic support for rural Tennessee!

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From our national service family to yours, wishing you a merry & bright #HolidaySeason. Thank you for always carrying a commitment to service - this year and beyond. 🎄🕯️☃️❄️

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Homes still full of debris 7 months after Sevier Co., TN wildfires. Our team had the chance to help. #SmokyMountainStrong #AmeriCorpsWorks

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Proud to be a part of this great program! #NationalService #AmeriCorpsWorks https://t.co/XUMfeA8YBC

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NEWS: @NationalService awards $532M to fund 60,000 new @AmeriCorps positions & scholarships. More: https://t.co/pYaZKKMb1Y. #AmeriCorpsWorks

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@AmeriCorps @NationalService Proud to be an @AmeriCorps program! Pass it on!

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@ClinchPowell @AmeriCorps members offering resources to community members at Corryton Hospitality Pantry his morning. #NationalVolunteerWeek

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Congrats to partners @ClinchPowell and Stepping Out: @TNMACC 2017 Nominees for Morristown Small Business Awards!

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@AmeriCorps member, Amanda, and @LakewayHabitat construction mngr meet to plan for #vols for 60th build... Just waiting on good weather!