Relative to AmeriCorps Week.
The resolution underlines the need for local support and funding for vital programs such as the Ontario-Montclair Promise Scholars program, which assists students in pursuing educational opportunities. By recognizing AmeriCorps Week, the resolution raises awareness about the importance of national service and the federal funding that supports it. As federal funding faces potential cuts, the resolution advocates for the continuation of these essential services that address education, health, and community safety needs.
AR22 is a resolution introduced by Assembly Member Rodriguez which designates the week of March 4 to March 11, 2017, as AmeriCorps Week in California. The resolution aims to celebrate the contributions of AmeriCorps members and recognize their impact on communities across the state and the nation. It emphasizes the work done by over one million individuals who have served in AmeriCorps since its inception, highlighting the significant volunteer hours contributed and the numerous programs supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
While AR22 itself is primarily a recognition resolution, it stands in opposition to the proposed elimination of funding for the CNCS by the White House Office of Management and Budget. The potential loss of federal resources could hinder local programs that depend on AmeriCorps members for various community initiatives, raising concerns about the impact on local education and public service efforts.