Lead For America

Cities are finding ways to invest in their young leaders. Former @LeadforAmerica_ ACC @AmeriCorps member, Vanessa Luna reflects on her experience serving @santapaulacity, from helping with community initiatives to working as a public information liaison. westerncity.com/article/opinio…

@FUSECorps @LAlight This organization @LeadForAmerica_ may be of interest to you for its American Connection Corps members serving through @AmeriCorps, locally-rooted civic leaders in digitally disconnected communities across America linkedin.com/company/leadfo… linkedin.com/company/americ…

Great weather for another wonderful #OpenStreetsICT! Thanks to @CityofWichita, @ICTParkandRec and @ShockerNeighbor for hosting a wonderful community-building event that brings out friends and neighbors to celebrate all that makes Wichita great. #LiveUnited #ILoveWichita

I wrote about @BenyaKraus and @LeadForAmerica_ for @WSJ back in March 2021—we talked about that article a bit during our conversation! wsj.com/articles/small…

Joe Nail is a KH scholar, a master’s student in international policy, and the founder of @LeadForAmerica_. Check out his @ComcastNewsmkrs segment on fighting “brain drain,” filmed at Denning House! comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos/2024/3/… (@JoeNailKS)

#WomenHistoryMonth continues! Last week, @LeadForAmerica_ and @MissKansasOrg "Miss" candidates joined us to build Indaka's home for this year's #WomenBuild! Empowering women and building a brighter future -- together! #WichitaHabitat

Listening to @LeadForAmerica_ and American Connection Corps fellows share their experiences signing folks up for #ACP across Minnesota. We must, must, must keep this program funded.

As the Affordable Connectivity Program funding nears the end of its runway, our @LeadForAmerica_ member Kaitlynn Hintz spoke with Dave & Laura Gibbons of Black Bear Fiber about what the end of #ACP would mean to them & their customers in Central PA. connecthumanity.fund/interview-its-…

December's #RuralTalks offered a rare treat - a hybrid in-person/virtual Rural Opportunity and Development (ROAD) Session with @AspenCSG, @TLLTemple and @LeadForAmerica_. If you didn't get the chance to make it, read the recap and watch the session here: #session2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">lisc.org/rural/our-work…

During our 30th anniversary, Jennifer Leshnower, @AmeriCorps bridging and democracy fellow, shares how encouraging Americans to engage with their communities helps bridge demographic divides and brings us closer together. Read now: Bit.ly/BridgeBuild #AmeriCorps30

The @Comcast #ProjectUP Summit is off to a great start! So grateful to be joined onstage by @BenyaKraus, @LeadForAmerica_ and @AmeriCorpsCEO to talk #AmericanConnectionCorps, #DigitalEquity & civic engagement. I’m optimistic about the future with these two leading the way!

Ricki Ellison, director of talent, workforce development, and community engagement for the Partnership joined @LeadForAmerica_'s American Connection Corps panel discussing what makes an effective public-private partnership. #WeAllBuildWichita

@LeadForAmerica_ .@RepPeteStauber, @SenTinaSmith, @SenAmyKlobuchar - Amber is an outstanding public servant in the Duluth community through her service with @LeadForAmerica_ & @AmeriCorps! #AmeriCorpsWorks #Stand4Service

@LeadForAmerica_ .@RepBalderson, @JDVance1, @SenSherrodBrown - check out the work of Grant, who has opted to start a career in public service in his home community in Ohio with @LeadForAmerica_ & @AmeriCorps! #AmeriCorpsWorks #Stand4Service

@AmeriCorps Erika decided to start where she lives w/ @LeadForAmerica_ & will pursue a masters in public health! @USRepMikeFlood, @RepDonBacon, @RepAdrianSmith, @SenatorFischer, @SenatorRicketts - Erika is one of many dedicated @AmeriCorps members in Nebraska! #Stand4Service #AmeriCorpsWorks

@EleanorNorton, check out the work of Jeremiah, a constituent serving with @LeadForAmerica_ and @AmeriCorps in Washington, DC! #AmeriCorpsWorks #Stand4Service

@LeadForAmerica_ .@RepCohen, @SenatorHagerty, @MarshaBlackburn - Kathy is a Memphis constituent serving with the American Connection Corps, bringing essential connectivity supports to local communities through #NationalService! #AmeriCorpsWorks #Stand4Service @LeadForAmerica_ @AmeriCorps

“The impact of our work is like icing when we spread it across all of the places that our programs touch.” To continue Kathy’s cupcake metaphor, we think @LeadForAmerica_’s motivation to #startwhereyoulive is just the icing on top of a commitment to #NationalService!

“Serving at home is the most important thing you can do for democracy & to solve the critical challenges facing our communities.” Over 90% of @LeadForAmerica_ @AmeriCorps fellows & alumni have committed to serving their communities & states over the long-term! #AmeriCorpsWorks