AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith and Congresswoman Terri Sewell Announce Funding for University of Alabama at Birmingham VISTA Project

On October 16, Congresswoman Terri Sewell and AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith announced a $1.5 million award to support the UAB AmeriCorps program. Sewell and Smith connected with our AmeriCorps VISTA members, learning firsthand about the impact our members are making in the community. To read more, visit the link below!

AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith and Congresswoman Terri Sewell Announce Funding for University of Alabama at Birmingham VISTA Project

UAB AmeriCorps Drive Impact in Food Security Initiative

Check out the full press release from AmeriCorps showcasing the outstanding work of our VISTA members within our Food Security Initiative (FSI) Program. Learn more about their dedication and the impactful efforts they’re making to enhance food security!

AmeriCorps Initiative Improved Food Security for more than 230,000 People Nationally

VISTA Food Security Initiative 

AmeriCorps Week Proclamation

To kick off AmeriCorps Week, the UAB-Statewide AmeriCorps VISTA Program attended the Proclamation Ceremony at the City Hall Council Chamber to recognize AmeriCorps members and their service throughout the Birmingham Metro Area. (Listed L-R Michael Raleigh VISTA Leader, Giorgia Ellard, Food Security Coordinator, Kayla Byrd VISTA member, and Deidra Sanderson VISTA member)