Straight Up AmeriCorps
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Health & Medicine
- Women
Location
904 G StEureka, CA 95501 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Redwood Community Action Agency AmeriCorps program is to increase school success and ongoing participation of disengaged youth targeted by schools and community agencies working in partnership with AmeriCorps.
Description
Straight Up AmeriCorps members work directly with Humboldt County youth at a variety of host sites such as schools, community centers, and in outreach and shelter programs. Although each AmeriCorps host site within the Straight Up AmeriCorps partnership has unique attributes, all members are involved in direct service with youth through mentoring, service learning and supplemental learning projects, and/or coordinating after school programs. Members also serve the community in building partnerships, demonstrating leadership, promoting a service ethic and creating service opportunities for community volunteers of all ages.