LUK AmeriCorps Program

A diverse group of youth with two AmeriCorps members in a youth center gymnasium, a possible placement for LUK AmeriCorps YouthThrive Ambassador Program participants.

LUK is excited to receive grant funding from AmeriCorps through the Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA), and from UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, to connect motivated individuals with Positive Youth Development opportunities in Central MA. From classroom support to after-school programs, LUK is tapping into the power of national service and bringing new solutions to support our community.

Are you ready to join us and make a positive impact in our community? Visit our Member Info page for more information, and contact AmeriCorps@luk.org to get started!

Schools, after-school programs, and other youth organizations can learn more about becoming a Host Site here.

Contact AmeriCorps@luk.org with any questions about our AmeriCorps program.

About the Funders

About AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, 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 200,000 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.
AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service. Learn how to get involved at AmeriCorps.gov/Serve.

About the Massachusetts Service Alliance

The Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) is a private, nonprofit organization that expands volunteerism and service in Massachusetts. MSA provides funding, training, and support to individuals and organizations, enabling them to tackle pressing issues, strengthen communities, and make our Commonwealth a better place to live. Learn more at www.mass-service.org

About UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital

UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital distributes funding for community benefits through Determination of Needs (DoN) funding. The purpose and objective of the DoN program is to encourage competition with a public health focus; to promote population health; to support the development of innovative health delivery methods and population health strategies within the health care delivery system; and, to ensure that resources will be made reasonably and equitably available to every person within the Commonwealth at the lowest reasonable aggregate cost.