2011-12 Kentucky AmeriCorps Programs (con't.)
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 8.5x11
Program list
- ATEAM
- Build Corps
- Economic Empowerment Corps
- EKU Corps
- FRYSC Corps
- Kentucky College Coaches
- Kentucky Service Corps
- MSUCorps
- REACH Corps
- Senior Connections
- SUCCESS Corps
- UNITE Service Corps THIS IS A NAMED ANCHOR
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MSUCorps |
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Program Sponsor: Morehead State University
Description: Members provide reading tutoring for academically at-risk students utilizing the "Great Leaps" reading curriculum and also recruit and train community volunteers to be reading tutors. Members develop and demonstrate skills in tutoring, civic engagement and volunteer recruitment.
Program Director: Mary Claire Williams
Morehead State University
233 Waterfield Hall
Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: (606) 783-2719
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REACH Corps |
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Program Sponsor: Jefferson County Public Schools
Description: Members serve in elementary and middle schools’ Family Resource and Youth Services Centers to assist students who are showing signs of chronic absenteeism as well as providing assistance to families who are facing multiple economic, educational and health challenges that have an impact on a student’s success in school.
Program Director: Ben Langley
Aherns Education Center
546 S. First St., Room 204, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 485-3926
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Senior Connections |
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Program Sponsor: Green River Area Development District
Description: Members seek to improve the quality of life for at-risk, low-income elderly by providing in-home assistance with chores, home repairs, home management, caregiver relief, benefit counseling and home safety education. Members initiate, implement and participate in senior-centered activities, are trained in disaster response and assist in local community projects.
Program Director: David Clark, Green River Area Development District
300 GRADD Way, Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone: (270) 926-4433 or (800) 928-9094
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SUCCESS Corps |
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Program Sponsor: Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
Description: Members serve at risk families in a proactive manner with the implementation of a research-based home visitation model called MIHOW and provide support to the family to ensure a higher level of parental involvement in early development and a greater level of reaching developmental milestones.
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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UNITE Service Corps |
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Program Sponsor: Operation UNITE
Description: Members provide math tutoring and drug abuse prevention education for at-risk students. Members serve as drug education coordinators within their service site schools. Members also also provide health and nutrition education to their students.
Program Director: Eugene Newsome
102 Stagger Fork, Pikeville, KY 41501
Phone: (606) 639-6176
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