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AmeriCorps Week 2024: AmeriCorps Is Not a Moment, It’s a Movement

AmeriCorps Week 2024: AmeriCorps Is Not a Moment, It’s a Movement

AmeriCorps will lead the celebration of AmeriCorps Week 2024 during the agency’s 30th anniversary. The theme, AmeriCorps is not a moment, it’s a movement, demonstrates the hundreds of thousands of members and volunteers, and the millions of alumni, who have committed to get things done for America for the past three decades.

Up2Us Sports Featured at Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse Game in Maryland

Up2Us Sports Featured at Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse Game in Maryland

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, Up2Us Sports staff, coaches and program partner Peaceplayers Baltimore attended the Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse games at the USA Lacrosse Headquarters, Sparks Glencoe, Maryland.

Volunteer Louisiana Continues Funding for Up2Us Sports Coaches in New Orleans

Volunteer Louisiana Continues Funding for Up2Us Sports Coaches in New Orleans

For the tenth consecutive year, Up2Us Sports has received funding from Volunteer Louisiana, the state service commission of Louisiana. For the 2023-2034 year, the $272,440 grant will support 26 Up2Us Sports coaches around the parish of New Orleans.

[WATCH] Morgan Stanley Innovation Awards Features Up2Us Sports

[WATCH] Morgan Stanley Innovation Awards Features Up2Us Sports

The Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health Innovation Awards—an initiative that aims to identify and fund mental healthcare solutions for children and young adults across the United States—honors a 2022 winner, Up2Us Sports.

MLB | MLB, Dodgers Foundation investing in youth coaching

MLB | MLB, Dodgers Foundation investing in youth coaching

MLB.com wrote about Up2Us Sports’ participation in their All-Star Week 2022 activities. Dr. Ahada McCummings participated in the “Coach Mentorship, Recruitment, and Training in Low-Income Communities” Panel.

Together, we are AmeriCorps

Together, we are AmeriCorps

Every March, we celebrate AmeriCorps Week. This year we’re celebrating March 13-19. During AmeriCorps Week we recognize the commitment of the millions of Americans who have chosen to serve their country through AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors, and encourage more Americans to follow in their footsteps of service.

Up2Us Sports Launches New Mental Wellness Initiative with Support From Booth Ferris Foundation

Up2Us Sports Launches New Mental Wellness Initiative with Support From Booth Ferris Foundation

In response to the growing mental health crisis that continues to negatively impact the lives of American youth, Up2Us Sports has launched a New York-based pilot program with support from the Booth Ferris Foundation: the Coaching Sports for Mental Wellness initiative.