Check out AmeriCorps Alums in Ted Kennedy Tribute Video

Last month, Be The Change and Service Nation put out a video response request to a Tribute Video of the Late Senator Edward Kennedy and several AmeriCorps Alum, Staff, and current members submitted their own stories (including Boston AmeriCorps Alums Board member, Sean mcDevitt). To view the original video, check out their YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/bethechangeinc

Let's keep the momentum going!

Today is day 6 of voting for AmeriCorps Alums in the Pepsi Refresh Project. We're currently ranked #24, but need to be in the top 10 by the end of the month to earn the $50K so don’t forget to vote and remind your friends to vote. We really appreciate your efforts in helping us to build healthy communities through your leadership!



Here's how you can help:

- Vote once a day here: www.refresheverything.com/americorpsalums

- Pledge your daily vote and sign up for reminders here: www.americorpsalums.org/?PepsiVote

- Share with your friends! Here’s a nice quick link to use: http://pep.si/bPDkTF

- Not sure what to say to encourage your friends? Check out our handy pre-made reminders for Facebook, Twitter, and Email here:


Remember, there are lots of winners and you get 10 votes a day so don’t forget to also vote for our partner, City Year!



Thank you for all you do and for supporting us and service!

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act Gains a new Co-Sponsor

Rep. Laura Richardson [D-CA37] became the 64th Co-sponsor of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2009 last week. This bill would amend the tax code to "exclude from gross income for income tax purposes AmeriCorps educational awards awarded under the National and Community Service Act of 1990." Meaning, the Ed Award wouldn't be taxed. This bill has been in the works for quite a while and is still in only the first stage of the legislative process, but any news is good news on this front!

Feel free to thank Rep. Richardson for standing with AmeriCorps Alums!

You can read the full text of the bill, if you're interested, here