Current Actions

Stand Up for Service! Protect Americorps

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Last week, officials from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) visited the AmeriCorps agency. Since that visit, there has been an abrupt "demobilization" of AmeriCorps members working for the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA).

There are also widespread reports that a large percentage of AmeriCorps agency staff have been put on administrative leave with pay. According to the group Voices for National Service, neither development has been verified by the AmeriCorps agency or the White House.

While there have not yet been reports impacting other AmeriCorps programs, there is concern recent developments could lead to the effective dismantling of this agency.

This action allows members and supporters of the Peace Corps community to stand up for service, and urge Congress to continue to take action supporting domestic national service.

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Support Strong Funding for the Peace Corps

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In March, Congress agreed to pass a so-called "continuing resolution" which extended federal funding levels during the previous fiscal year (Fiscal Year 2024) to be applied for the current fiscal year (Fiscal Year 2025). This included level funding for the Peace Corps, at $430.5 million.

However, President Trump is expected to soon present Congress with a "recissions" package – a series of proposed cuts to reduce current federal spending by billions of dollars. While international assistance and diplomatic programs are expected to be targeted for these cuts, it is unknown if current Peace Corps funding will be impacted.

Congress will also turn its attention to federal funding levels for the next fiscal year (FY 2026), which begins October 1st.

In these highly uncertain times and with recent news that Peace Corps staff cuts are underway, your voice is needed to make sure a strong and well-funded Peace Corps continues to operate. We encourage you to request no less than current funding for the Peace Corps, and to share your thoughts and experiences, especially related to how the Peace Corps helps make our own country, stronger, safer, and more prosperous.

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Honor Peace Corps with a Congressional Gold Medal

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States Congress.

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Peace Corps will also be marking its 65th anniversary. We believe this is the moment to honor the Peace Corps with this award to mark the significant role the agency has played in our history since 1961, sending nearly a quarter-million volunteers overseas.

Along with honoring service, this action can help reinforce bipartisan congressional support for the Peace Corps during these highly uncertain times for the future of federal agencies and programs.

If you want more information before taking action, you can follow this link and find more details under the "Issues" section.

If you are using this letter writing service for the first time, be aware that the name of your lawmaker, and your name and address, will be automatically added when you send your message.

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Congress: Defend the Work of the US Institute of Peace

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Among the most recent parts of our nation’s foreign assistance infrastructure facing upheaval and possible elimination is the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). In this action, you can write to your members of Congress to urge them to protect and defend USIP.

This action allows you to edit and personalize your message. If you have a specific experience to share about the work of USIP, you can incorporate that in your message.

If you are using this service for the first time, be aware that the name of your lawmaker, and your name and address, will be automatically added when you send your message.

Please note that available prefix options for letters to members of Congress are determined and required by legislative offices.