WELCOME TO LACLEDE LITERACY COUNCIL - AN AMERICORPS SERVICE ORGANIZATION
BRINGING OUT THE BEST OF AMERICA
AmeriCorps members serve directly with nonprofit organizations to tackle our nation's most pressing challenges. Every year, through AmeriCorps grant funding, 200,000 individuals serve organizations making a difference in communities across America. The Literacy Council is one of these programs and we have 10 dedicated members serving in Laclede County through AmeriCorps funding.
AmeriCorps History
AmeriCorps (officially the Corporation for National and Community Service or CNCS) is an independent agency of the United States government that engages more than five million Americans in service through a variety of stipended volunteer work programs in many sectors. The agency's mission is "to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering." It was created by the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993.
SIGN UP AND SERVE
Enrich your life by helping others.
As an AmeriCorps member, you can choose the service opportunity that aligns with your passions.