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Wyandotte
Serves
Getting Things Done in Wyandotte County
"I
will get things done for America to make our people safer, smarter,
and healthier. I will bring Americans together to strengthen our communities.
Faced with apathy, I will take action. Faced with conflict, I will seek
common ground. Faced with adversity, I will persevere. I am an AmeriCorps
member and I am going to get things done."
- The AmeriCorps Creed
Major
obstacles face the residents of Wyandotte County. The Wyandotte County
Neighborhood Corps is a grassroots, neighborhood-driven, countywide
program that helps to address social issues affecting Wyandotte County
by building and strengthening neighborhoods through service projects
and activities that empower residents to revitalize their communities.
In addition, the Wyandotte Neighborhood Corps instills in Corps participants
a lifelong ethic of good citizenship, community volunteerism, and community
involvement.
The Wyandotte County
Neighborhood Corps is modeled after AmeriCorps, a program through the
Corporation for National Service through which individuals commit to
one year of service to their community in exchange for a modest living
allowance. In addition, members receive a $4,725 educational award upon
successful completion of their year of service.
Wyandotte County Corps members assist over 20,000 residents yearly.
They receive comprehensive training throughout the program that prepares
them for a meaningful career and an active civic life. Through partnerships
in the community, Corps members participate in a variety of service
activities, including:
Through Project Nail
It, members have boarded up an average of 40 condemned homes.
Members tutor and mentor an increasing number of youth (K-12).
Members transported 1,300 homeless residents to survival skills training,
work, and other locations in order to help them become vital, healthy
citizens.
Through programs like Operation Brightside and Christmas in October,
members have participated in the beautification of neighborhoods.
How to Join
The Wyandotte County
Neighborhood Corps is a diverse Corps with members from all ages and
backgrounds. You are eligible to join if:
- You are a U.S.
citizen or legal resident,
- You have a valid
drivers license, and
- You are at least
17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
In exchange
for a year of service you will receive:
- An educational
award of $4,725 to finance tuition or repay student loans,
- A living allowance,
- Health care,
- Child care for
those eligible, and
- An opportunity
to enrich and improve Wyandotte County, gaining valuable experience,
and lifelong memories.
To request an application, write to:
Wyandotte
Serves Wyandotte Works
726 Armstrong
Kansas City, KS 66101
call
(913)
621-7440.
Wyandotte
Serves Wyandotte Works
726 Armstrong
Kansas City, KS 66101
913 621-7440 • FAX 913 621-7447
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