Dear AmeriCorps New York members:

These have been difficult days for all of us who care about AmeriCorps in New York State. We know especially that the uncertainty surrounding the future of AmeriCorps may be causing great anxiety and fear for you. The recent actions impacting members in the National Civilian Conservation Corps (NCCC) and FEMACorps and the placing of the great majority of federal AmeriCorps employees on administrative leave has only added to everyone’s consternation. 

We here at the New York State Commission on National and Community Service, both Commission members and staff, are reaching out to let you know directly that all of us are still here, working diligently on your behalf and on behalf of the people you serve. Your sacrifice and dedication have not gone unnoticed by us. You have our full support, as well as the support of the Governor’s office and our host agency, the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. 

We cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the current processes in Washington that you may have read or heard about, and you may very well wonder if the fate of your fellow AmeriCorps members in the NCCC and in FEMACorps may next fall upon you. At this moment, we have no information that would indicate that is forthcoming, but  it is natural to think about, and we urge you to talk to your program directors and your fellow AmeriCorps members for support and encouragement. If you are able, please keep serving New York State and your community, and know that we will do our best to serve you. 

We look forward to greeting all of you at our annual Member Service Summit, Wednesday May 14, 2025 in Albany!

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Linda J. Cohen, Executive Director

Michael S. Cashman, Commission Chair