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Colorado Launches Youth Mental Health Corps, Joins National Initiative to Provide Mental Health Support
Governor Polis Receives National Award for Support of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors
Serve Colorado Secures 2023 Commission Innovation Award
Lt. Governor Primavera & Serve Colorado Applaud White House Action on Civilian Climate Corps
Serve Colorado Announces Fall Grant Competition for AmeriCorps Programs
DENVER, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 — Serve Colorado, located within the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and which administers Colorado’s AmeriCorps State program, is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and state and local agencies who are interested in placing AmeriCorps members in Colorado. AmeriCorps grants help expand services and reach underserved communities through the power of community service. Concept papers for new AmeriCorps programs are due to Serve Colorado on September 22, 2023 at 5:00 PM MT.
Serve Colorado Executive Director John Kelly Receives National Honor from America’s Service Commission
DENVER — John Kelly of Serve Colorado was named the 2022 Outstanding Commission Executive Director Award recipient at the virtual awards ceremony hosted by America’s Service Commissions (ASC) on September 22. The awards program is held each year to recognize the accomplishments of state and territorial service commission staff, commissioners, service programs, and champions of national service throughout the United States and its territories.
Governor Jared Polis Welcomes Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten as Colorado Continues Nation-Leading Support for Education
TUESDAY, MAY 3, DENVER - Gov. Polis today welcomed Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten to Colorado on a visit highlighting Colorado’s innovative, robust support for education, a top priority for the Polis Administration since day one. Governor Polis and Deputy Secretary Marten joined Lt.