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Oregon Impact

Intro

Oregon’s AmeriCorps State programs impact rural and urban communities across the state.

OregonServes State Commission’s (OSC) programs are making a difference in the lives of children, seniors, low-income individuals, and many others with needs that might otherwise go unmet. AmeriCorps members are improving Oregon’s natural resources and serve in the areas of housing, education, food security, health care access, economic opportunity and more.

Statistics

AmeriCorps generates millions of dollars for Oregon higher education

Along with valuable work experience and training, AmeriCorps members receive education awards to offset higher education costs. This brings value to Oregon higher education institutions and supports statewide goals related to workforce development and college access.

$36.2 million in Segal Education Awards

received by Oregon higher education institutions since 1994.

$2.3 million in education awards

earned by OregonServes’ 2020-2022 AmeriCorps members.

Serving in AmeriCorps Sets Members up to Succeed and Lead

Along with valuable work experience and training, AmeriCorps members receive education awards to offset higher education costs. This brings value to Oregon higher education institutions and supports statewide goals related to workforce development and college access.

To learn more about the impact AmeriCorps is having in Oregon, you can read Oregon’s state service reports.