LISC AmeriCorps

The AmeriCorps Program is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects over 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to improve lives, strengthen communities and inspire civic engagement. Federally funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), LISC AmeriCorps has been placing AmeriCorps members with LISC’s community-based partners across the country since 1994, offer training, a stipend, benefits to members during their term of service, and an education award upon completion of service.

Through the LISC AmeriCorps program, LISC NY places AmeriCorps members at our local community based partners across New York City. Members support their placement by taking on projects related to affordable housing development and preservation, resident engagement, food insecurity, arts and culture, and economic development. While completing their service, members benefit from leadership and professional development training from the LISC AmeriCorps team, as well as with LISC NY.

In 2023 - 2024, participating organizations include:

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations
New York Urban League
Fifth Avenue Committee
CLOTH
Impacct Brooklyn
Bridge Street Development Corporation
Buffalo Central Terminal
Buffalo Urban League
Harlem Commonwealth Council
The Knowledge House

In 2022 - 2023, members have:

Distributed over 7,275 lbs. of food and 532 meals, reaching over 1,355 individuals
Provided financial coaching services to 148 clients, 97 of which reported improved financial knowledge
Provided housing counseling services to 408 clients, 14 of which were moved into safe, healthy and affordable housing
Recruited or managed 415 volunteers who served 1,052 hours
- Created community engagement plans and resources.
- Coordinated and provided training to community residents
- Written or managed digital and print media channels or campaigns

In 2020-2022, participating organizations included:

Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
Hope Community Inc.
IMPACCT Brooklyn
Ocean Bay Community Development Corporation

In 2020-2021, members have:

Distributed over 7,500 lbs of food reaching over 375 individuals
Supported asset management strategies to preserve 325 units of affordable housing
Conducted community needs assessments, and/ or researched community needs and assets
Recruited volunteers to participate in community events and activities
Developed digital or print outreach materials for community