Ampact Blog
Refer a Friend, Receive an Owala!
Refer a friend to apply to AmeriCorps, and we’ll send you a branded Owala water bottle with our thanks!
Lindsay Dolce Named Chief Executive Officer
Bringing more than two decades of leadership in the public and nonprofit sectors, Lindsay Dolce is uniquely qualified to lead Ampact into its next chapter.
Reading Corps Helped Joshua Become a Better Reader — Now, He’s Giving Back
Serving as a Math Corps tutor feels a little like coming full circle. Years ago, Joshua was the one sitting at the tutoring table as a student.
Introducing Illinois’ Recovery Corps Advisory Council
Charged with advancing the mission and impact of our work in Illinois, Recovery Corps has engaged a group of leaders and advocates from across the state.
Early Learning Corps Expands to Mississippi: The Road to Launch
We are proud to announce that Early Learning Corps is expanding to Mississippi next fall!
Rising Star in Service: Jessica’s Impact Through Heading Home Corps
Jessica’s service with Heading Home Corps helped strengthen her passion for advocacy and earned her a Rising Star Award.
Engineer, Mom, Math Tutor – Service with Math Corps Helped Lorraine Navigate a Career Pause
For Lorraine, service with Math Corps wasn’t an introduction to a new career – rather, it was a welcome pause in a field that she already succeeded in and loved.
Celebrating A Decade of Impact in Florida – 14,000 Students Served
On Friday, February 20, Early Learning Corps hosted the Ready to Rise 10th anniversary luncheon – a celebration of impact, partnership, and the people who have made Florida Early Learning Corps possible.
Finding His Path and His People: A Conversation With MNGOT Member Caleb
Caleb comes from a family of educators — but even so, when he signed up to be a Math Corps tutor, he didn’t realize it would be the first step toward his own career in education.
STEM Career Fair Promotes New Opportunities for Tutors
In partnership with Cummins Inc., Math Corps hosted its first-ever virtual STEM Career Fair on Tuesday, November 4.
Finding Purpose in the Classroom: A Conversation with MNGOT Member Tamara
When Tamara signed up to be a Reading Corps tutor, she didn’t imagine it would open the door to a new career. But as her kids grew more independent, she sought her next chapter.
Introducing Alana Stimes, Executive Director of Minnesota Programs
We’re proud to announce our new Executive Director of Minnesota Programs! Alana Stimes will oversee the leadership and operations of Minnesota-based programs.
Recovery Corps Welcomes New Executive Director for Virginia and Kentucky
Katie Thompson is now stepping into a leadership role to focus on scaling our impact and bringing Recovery Corps proven solutions to new communities.
Ampact Welcomes New Leaders to the Board of Directors
Ampact is thrilled to announce the addition of two distinguished leaders to our Board of Directors! Both bring decades of leadership in the public and nonprofit sectors.
How Service with Recovery Corps Helped Dani Discover Her Life’s Path
Thanks to her service in Recovery Corps, Dani has been helping dozens of other people get the help they need to change their lives.
Meet Eric Hoffman, Wisconsin’s New Executive Director!
We are pleased to announce long-time champion of Reading Corps, Eric Hoffman, is the new Executive Director of Wisconsin Programs!
How Service with Recovery Corps Helped Amanda Find Purpose
Amanda is a Recovery Navigator in the Twin Cities on a recovery journey herself. When she found Recovery Corps, she jumped at the opportunity to support others in need while gaining valuable experience for her career.
What Are the Foundational Math Concepts Every Student Needs?
Math Corps is a national leader in high-impact tutoring thanks to our commitment to following the research. We're taking a look at the two core concepts and three methods that our tutors focus onto have the most impact.
Research Confirms the Power of Recovery Corps’ Techniques
Recent evaluation of recovery coaching programs showed that in order to be most effective, programs should offer holistic support, peer experience, and consistent mentorship. These exact methods are the foundation of Recovery Corps’ model.
A Q&A with the New Exec. Director of Georgia and Mississippi Programs, Danielle Harris
We are thrilled to welcome our new Executive Director of Georgia and Mississippi Programs! We sat with Exec. Dir. Harris for a Q&A to learn more about her career and hopes for the future.

