How did NCLR become involved in AmeriCorps?
In 1995, the National Council of La Raza established the NCLR AmeriCorps*National Direct Program in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service. NCLR was funded as a national direct program working in more than two states. As a national direct, or parent, organization it provides training, technical assistance, and support to NCLR affiliates involved in the program as operating sites. The program provides valuable opportunities for youth to perform national service with an NCLR affiliate organization to address local community needs, gain critical career-building skills, and earn an educational award that can be used to pay for college or pay back qualified student loans.
