The annual kickoff of the AmeriCorps year took place on Monday, October 15, 2012 at the Rhode Island State House. 297 AmeriCorps*State, National, and VISTA members, community partners, and elected leaders were there to support AmeriCorps programming and the work that AmeriCorps members are doing in our community.
Members were inspired by words of encouragement from Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman David Cicilline, and Speaker Gordon Fox. Member speeches showed the impact their programs have on Rhode Island, and AmeriCorps Alumni illustrated how service is carried forward into post-AmeriCorps opportunities.