We wrapped up 2022 in style with an End of Year celebration for our excellent supervisors and VISTA members. This year we are celebrating 
91,915 hours in service to our Alabama communities. We can’t wait to see all of the great things these folks do next year!
Excited to announce that our very own Keyana Boglin will be giving the Keynote Address at the University of Alabama of Birmingham Service Learning and Undergraduate Research Fall 2022 Expo!
UAB-Statewide AmeriCorps VISTA program staff and local host sites participated in the Campus-Community Speed Matching event on November 2nd, at the Office of Service Learning and Undergraduate Research. This event gave VISTA host sites, students, faculty, and community partners a chance to make a connection that benefits them and their organization.
It’s been more than 20 years since 9/11. We continue to honor the sacrifices made that day by remembering the heroes, armed forces, first responders, and countless others’ acts of service to defend our nation’s freedom.
Each year, AmeriCorps helps commemorate 9/11 Day. On this day, we salute those who served the country and help people find ways to engage in acts of service with compassion and honor and work side by side to build more equitable and just communities.
The 9/11 Day of Service is Sunday, September 11. You and your partners are encouraged to engage in service on this day and the days surrounding.
To learn more about 9/11 Day of Service visit 9/11 Day | AmeriCorps
Birmingham Metropolitan Area hosted their first in-person VISTA training/Meet Up on Friday, May 6, 2022 since 2020! The meeting consists of a brief overview of VISTA expectations, VISTA Testimonals from VISTA Alumni, Amber Somma and former VISTA member, Neelu Varghese. The meeting/meet up also consists of breakout groups, social hour, lunch and fun game of bingo and prizes!
It was great seeing everyone and thank you for your willingness to serve!
The UAB Sanitation Health Program hosted an Educational Event and Health Fair, Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Wilcox Central High School Gymnasium in Camden Alabama. UAB Sanitation Health Program is a public health promotion project to screen residents of Black Belt Counties for intestinal parasites and related infections that community residents may be at risk for due to failing sanitation systems throughout the region. The event included door prizes, free food, resource tables, and educational material from local Black Belt organizations for the public.
