Ampact Blog
Ampact Receives Community Grant from Taco Bell Foundation
The funding will help the programs provide proven tutoring to more Minnesota students in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
School Spotlight: Willow Glen Primary
A Reading Corps partner since 2022, high-impact tutoring helps this Wisconsin school meet state literacy requirements and boost capacity.
On a Mission to Boost Reading and Math Skills
During the 2025-26 school year, tutors served in six Winona area schools, providing 350,000 minutes of extra support!
New Partnership to Expand High-Impact Tutoring to Support Maryland’s Students
Beginning fall 2026, Reading Corps and Math Corps tutors will be on the ground in Maryland to provide high-impact tutoring support to K-8 students.
Eric Hoffman Honored as Wisconsin’s 2026 AmeriCorps Alumni of the Year
Eric Hoffman, Executive Director of Wisconsin Programs, was honored at the 2026 Governor's Service Awards!
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.

