Category: AMERICORPS

AmeriCorps Cape Cod at a Crossroads: Community Steps Up as Federal Funding Ends

May 12, 2025

When sudden federal funding cuts threatened to shut down AmeriCorps Cape Cod, Barnstable County didn’t hesitate. Drawing from previously budgeted reserves, County leadership stepped in to ensure the program could […]

Barnstable County Commissioners Vote Unanimously to Preserve AmeriCorps Cape Cod for Remainder of Service Year

May 1, 2025

Record Public Support Demonstrates Deep Community Commitment May 1, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – In response to the abrupt and unprecedented termination of federal funding for AmeriCorps Cape Cod (ACC), the Barnstable […]

AmeriCorps Cape Cod Faces Uncertain Future as Federal Funding Ends; Local Leaders Exploring Options to Save Program

April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) –Barnstable County officials announced today that AmeriCorps Cape Cod (ACC), a longstanding community service program serving Cape Cod for more than 26 years, is […]

AmeriCorps Cape Cod Seeks Proposals to Support Local Partners

April 7, 2025

Attend information session to learn more about hosting an AmeriCorps Cape Cod Individual Placement April 7, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod is holding informational sessions on Tuesday, April 15th […]

Join the 24th Annual Cape Cod Canal Clean Up on April 19 for Earth Day

February 25, 2025

February 25, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – AmeriCorps Cape Cod and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are proud to host the 24th Annual Cape Cod Canal Clean Up on Saturday, […]

AmeriCorps Cape Cod hosts MLK Day Disaster Preparation Event

January 22, 2025

“A day on, not a day off.” On Monday, January 20th, AmeriCorps Cape Cod (ACC) hosted its signature MLK Day of Service in partnership with the Southeastern Massachusetts (SEMA) chapter […]

Make a Difference This MLK Day of Service: Join Us on January 20, 2025

January 13, 2025

Unite, serve, and prepare Cape Cod. January 13, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Join us on January 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the 204 Cultural Arts Municipal Building […]

Graphic titled "Cape Cod Holiday Lights Recycling Collection." It announces that all 15 towns on Cape Cod are accepting broken holiday strand lights for recycling. Below, it lists accepted items: Rope lights, Garland lights, C7 and C9 bulbs, Mini lights, and LED holiday lights. At the bottom, logos for Barnstable County, AmeriCorps, and Cape Cod Cooperative Extension are displayed. The graphic is bordered by images of colorful holiday lights on top and bottom, with a festive, dark background.

Recycle Broken or Unwanted Holiday Lights at All Cape Cod Transfer Stations

November 18, 2024

Holiday Lights Recycling Drive Runs November Through January November 18, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – Have broken or unwanted holiday lights? Don’t toss them—recycle them! Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension […]

Kicking Off Group Service with AmeriCorps Cape Cod

October 25, 2024

This past week marked the first official Group Service day for our AmeriCorps Cape Cod members, and they’ve already made a meaningful impact across Cape Cod’s natural and historical landscapes. […]

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