Texas nonprofits seek more than 2,900 AmeriCorps members to meet local needs
AUSTIN – From tutoring children in rural classrooms to helping families put food on the table, thousands of Texans will be rolling up their sleeves to strengthen their communities thanks to $29.8 million in AmeriCorps funding awarded to Texas.
Administered by OneStar Foundation, this investment will support 30 programs and engage 2,961 AmeriCorps members who will serve more than 3.16 million hours across the state. These members will help students succeed in the classroom, expand access to healthcare, respond to disasters, restore public lands, and build the capacity and reach of more than 700 schools, clinics, shelters, and local nonprofit and faith-based organizations.
AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance, health care, and childcare during their service. At the end of their term, they earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award—worth a combined $13.7 million statewide this year—to pay for college, vocational training, or to repay student loans. Individuals interested in serving can visit my.americorps.gov to search and apply for AmeriCorps positions in Texas.
Earlier this year, the future of many AmeriCorps Texas programs appeared uncertain when $11.7 million in federal funding was unexpectedly terminated in Texas, halting service for 382 members and pausing expansion plans within the state. Thanks to action by policymakers and strong advocacy from local leaders, much of that funding has now been restored—preserving AmeriCorps as a lifeline for communities across Texas.
“When disasters strike, when classrooms need mentors, when families need help—AmeriCorps members are there. They bring the heart and determination that Texans are known for, working hand-in-hand with local partners to solve problems and build community resilience,” said Chris Bugbee, OneStar President & CEO. “AmeriCorps transforms lives—not just for those receiving vital services, but for the members themselves, who gain new skills, career opportunities, and a lifelong commitment to service. This investment is more than dollars—it’s a catalyst for strengthening communities in every corner of our state.”
Funding has been awarded to the following Texas organizations:
- AccessHealth
- Amarillo Independent School District
- American YouthWorks Health Corps
- American YouthWorks Texas Conservation Corps
- Austin Achieve Public Schools
- Boys & Girls Club of Pharr-San Juan
- Breakthrough Central Texas
- ChildFund International
- City Teaching Alliance
- City Year Dallas
- City Year San Antonio
- College Advising Corps
- College Possible
- Collegiate Edu-Nation
- Communities In Schools of Central Texas
- Communities In Schools of North Texas
- Communities In Schools of San Antonio
- Equal Heart
- Imagine Art
- Legacy Community Health
- Literacy First
- Project Transformation North Texas
- Reading Partners North Texas
- Relay Graduate School of Education
- Sewa International
- Teach For America
- Texas Southmost College
- Travis County 4-H CAPITAL
- The University of Texas—Rio Grande Valley
- West Texas A&M University
About AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteerism and national service, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 250,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.
About OneStar
OneStar strengthens Texas communities by creating pathways for individuals and organizations to engage, connect and accelerate their impact. We advance service and volunteering as effective solutions to our state’s toughest social challenges. We are recognized as a statewide voice for the Texas nonprofit sector and a respected partner to foundations, state agencies and the business community. Born from state government in 2004, we carry out our mission with direction and guidance from the Office of the Texas Governor. Learn more at onestarfoundation.org.