Lead For America

Our Values
Lead For America is committed to building a leadership force of our nation’s most outstanding people to serve in the communities they call "home."

[Western City Mag @WesternCityMag]

Cities are finding ways to invest in their young leaders. Former @LeadforAmerica_ ACC @AmeriCorps member, Vanessa Luna reflects on her experience serving @santapaulacity, from helping with community initiatives to working as a public information liaison. https://t.co/fogtF6Omx4

[Sylvia C. Brown @sylviacbrown]

@FUSECorps @LAlight This organization @LeadForAmerica_ may be of interest to you for its American Connection Corps members serving through @AmeriCorps, locally-rooted civic leaders in digitally disconnected communities across America
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[Peter F. Najera @PeteNajera1]

Great weather for another wonderful #OpenStreetsICT! Thanks to @CityofWichita, @ICTParkandRec and @ShockerNeighbor for hosting a wonderful community-building event that brings out friends and neighbors to celebrate all that makes Wichita great. #LiveUnited #ILoveWichita

[Grace Olmstead @gracyolmstead]

I wrote about @BenyaKraus and @LeadForAmerica_ for @WSJ back in March 2021—we talked about that article a bit during our conversation! https://t.co/TCyPhyHEme

[KnightHennessy @KnightHennessy]

Joe Nail is a KH scholar, a master’s student in international policy, and the founder of @LeadForAmerica_.

Check out his @ComcastNewsmkrs segment on fighting “brain drain,” filmed at Denning House! https://t.co/OpwrrSipVy (@JoeNailKS)

[Wichita Habitat for Humanity @WichitaHabitat]

#WomenHistoryMonth continues!

Last week, @LeadForAmerica_ and @MissKansasOrg "Miss" candidates joined us to build Indaka's home for this year's #WomenBuild!

Empowering women and building a brighter future -- together! #WichitaHabitat

[Kathryn de Wit @km_dewit]

Listening to @LeadForAmerica_ and American Connection Corps fellows share their experiences signing folks up for #ACP across Minnesota. We must, must, must keep this program funded.

[Connect Humanity @Connect_Fund]

As the Affordable Connectivity Program funding nears the end of its runway, our @LeadForAmerica_ member Kaitlynn Hintz spoke with Dave & Laura Gibbons of Black Bear Fiber about what the end of #ACP would mean to them & their customers in Central PA.

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[Rural LISC @RuralLISC]

December's #RuralTalks offered a rare treat - a hybrid in-person/virtual Rural Opportunity and Development (ROAD) Session with @AspenCSG, @TLLTemple and @LeadForAmerica_. If you didn't get the chance to make it, read the recap and watch the session here: https://t.co/xU1HDaPOB4

[AmeriCorps @AmeriCorps]

During our 30th anniversary, Jennifer Leshnower, @AmeriCorps bridging and democracy fellow, shares how encouraging Americans to engage with their communities helps bridge demographic divides and brings us closer together. Read now: https://t.co/kMQAc5K3aB #AmeriCorps30

[Broderick Johnson @gobluebrod]

The @Comcast #ProjectUP Summit is off to a great start! So grateful to be joined onstage by @BenyaKraus, @LeadForAmerica_ and @AmeriCorpsCEO to talk #AmericanConnectionCorps, #DigitalEquity & civic engagement. I’m optimistic about the future with these two leading the way!

[Greater Wichita Partnership @Greater_Wichita]

Ricki Ellison, director of talent, workforce development, and community engagement for the Partnership joined @LeadForAmerica_'s American Connection Corps panel discussing what makes an effective public-private partnership.

#WeAllBuildWichita

[Voices for National Service @Voices4Service]

@LeadForAmerica_ .@RepPeteStauber, @SenTinaSmith, @SenAmyKlobuchar - Amber is an outstanding public servant in the Duluth community through her service with @LeadForAmerica_ & @AmeriCorps! #AmeriCorpsWorks #Stand4Service

[Voices for National Service @Voices4Service]

@LeadForAmerica_ .@RepBalderson, @JDVance1, @SenSherrodBrown - check out the work of Grant, who has opted to start a career in public service in his home community in Ohio with @LeadForAmerica_ & @AmeriCorps! #AmeriCorpsWorks #Stand4Service

[Voices for National Service @Voices4Service]

@AmeriCorps Erika decided to start where she lives w/ @LeadForAmerica_ & will pursue a masters in public health! @USRepMikeFlood, @RepDonBacon, @RepAdrianSmith, @SenatorFischer, @SenatorRicketts - Erika is one of many dedicated @AmeriCorps members in Nebraska! #Stand4Service #AmeriCorpsWorks

[Voices for National Service @Voices4Service]

@EleanorNorton, check out the work of Jeremiah, a constituent serving with @LeadForAmerica_ and @AmeriCorps in Washington, DC! #AmeriCorpsWorks #Stand4Service

[Voices for National Service @Voices4Service]

@LeadForAmerica_ .@RepCohen, @SenatorHagerty, @MarshaBlackburn - Kathy is a Memphis constituent serving with the American Connection Corps, bringing essential connectivity supports to local communities through #NationalService! #AmeriCorpsWorks #Stand4Service @LeadForAmerica_ @AmeriCorps

[Voices for National Service @Voices4Service]

“The impact of our work is like icing when we spread it across all of the places that our programs touch.” To continue Kathy’s cupcake metaphor, we think @LeadForAmerica_’s motivation to #startwhereyoulive is just the icing on top of a commitment to #NationalService!

[Voices for National Service @Voices4Service]

“Serving at home is the most important thing you can do for democracy & to solve the critical challenges facing our communities.” Over 90% of @LeadForAmerica_ @AmeriCorps fellows & alumni have committed to serving their communities & states over the long-term! #AmeriCorpsWorks