2011-12 Kentucky AmeriCorps Programs

During the 2011-12 program year, which began in September, Kentucky will benefit from the service of more than 425 AmeriCorps members serving in one of the 12 programs listed below.

There may be some open positions for AmeriCorps members. Learn more about the programs by reading the descriptions. If you are interested, apply online at AmeriCorps.gov.

Contact the listed program director or Sister Andi Sieloff if you have questions, (800) 239-7404.

2011-12 AmeriCorps Program Map

2011-12 AmeriCorps Program Map 8.5" x 11"

Program list

1. ATEAM
2. Build Corps
3. Economic Empowerment Corps
4. EKU Corps
5. FRYSC Corps
6. Kentucky College Coaches
7. Kentucky Service Corps
8. MSUCorps
9. REACH Corps
10. Senior Connections
11. SUCCESS Corps
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Program Sponsor: Barren County School District

Description: Members serve elementary through high school students in partnership with supportive schools and involved communities to provide tutoring and mentoring assistance to aid in the prevention of student dropouts and support post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

Program Directors: Shannon Bailes and Donna Morgan
3520 New Hartford Road, Suite 307, Owensboro, KY 42303
Phone: (270) 684-5300

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Program Sponsor: Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky

Description: A statewide program in which members counsel low-income families/individuals, assisting them in attaining permanent and/or transitional housing. Members may also serve as construction assistants at non-profit agencies, rehabilitating and building housing in low-income communities.

Program Director: Kelly Dycus
Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky
101 Burch Court, Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 223-1834

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Program Sponsor: Kentucky Domestic Violence Association

Description: A statewide program in which members serve as economic empowerment specialists, volunteer and community outreach specialists and youth programming specialists serving those who are survivors of domestic violence.

Program Director: Beth Workman
Kentucky Domestic Violence Association
111 Darby Shire Circle
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 209-5382

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Program Sponsor: Eastern Kentucky University

Description: Members provide dropout prevention literacy tutoring, environmental education and opportunities for job training and certification programs for at-risk students.

Program Director: Nancy Thames
Eastern Kentucky University, College of Education, 220 Bert Combs Building, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: (859) 622-6556

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Program Sponsor: Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative

Description: Members, serving under the supervision of Family Resource and Youth Services Center (FRYSC) coordinators, provide reading tutoring for academically at-risk students.

Program Director: Heather Musinski
Member Coordinator: Justin DeLorenzo
Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers
275 E. Main St., Mail Stop 3C-G, Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-4986

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Program Sponsor: Northern Kentucky University

Description: Members serve as college coaches in statewide program designed to increase the number of low-income and underserved students who graduate from high school, enroll in postsecondary institutions and earn a college degree.

Program Director: Gayle Hilleke
Program Manager: Darlene Ryan
Northern Kentucky University Research Foundation
Founders Hall 538, Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Phone: (859) 572-7614

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Program Sponsor: Northern Kentucky University

Description: Members are committed college students and citizens mobilizing to provide critical service to nonprofits, schools, local and state government agencies across the Commonwealth.

Education Award Program

Program Director: Gayle Hilleke
Program Manager: Darlene Ryan
Northern Kentucky University Research Foundation
Founders Hall 538, Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Phone: (859) 572-7614

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