WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that AmeriCorps has awarded two grants totaling $588,043 to Catholic Charities of South Western Ohio in Cincinnati through the AmeriCorps Seniors American Rescue Plan Senior Demonstration Program. These funds will be used to engage adults age 55 and over to address priorities in their community. These funds were made possible through the American Rescue Plan, which Brown helped write and pass.
 
“The AmeriCorps program is about empowering citizens to strengthen their local communities,” said Brown. “These investments will allow Catholic Charities of South Western Ohio to take on volunteers who will help tackle local challenges, help local residents access important resources, and further expand their efforts to improve the lives of Ohio residents – with no out-of-pocket costs.”
 
AmeriCorps funding to Catholic Charities of South Western Ohio include:
  • $367,657 to fund 55 AmeriCorps Senior volunteers who will provide independent living services in Clermont County. This funding is expected to increase the social support for 100 clients.
  • $220,386 to fund 30 AmeriCorps Senior volunteers who will provide classroom assistance in Butler County. This funding is expected to improve the academic performance of 80 students.
 
AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities. AmeriCorps helps make service to others a cornerstone of our national culture. Find out more about AmeriCorps.
 
 

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