A Year In Review
True North AmeriCorps members did truly amazing things over the last year. Individuals from all walks of life and a full range of experiences joined together to make a difference in our community. None of us could have anticipated the challenges a global pandemic would bring to this program year. When faced with unprecedented adversity,
Thank You, Ms Helen!
Serving with AmeriCorps is a special way to support your community. One that is selfless and requires one to think of others and live modestly. Most individuals who choose to serve fulfill their contract and move on to other things. It takes a dedicated individual to sign on for an a second term, a truly
SEL and DESSA
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which people understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. True North AmeriCorps is excited to increase focus on social emotional learning skills in the new program cycle starting August
National Service Recognition
“This is what we do in Duluth. We show up for each other!” — Mayor Emily Larson On April 7, 2020 over 75 people gathered for a virtual celebration of National Service Recognition Day in Duluth. This annual event typically takes place within City Halls across the county. Due to the widespread stay-at-home orders caused
Helping the Environment One Seed at a Time
Our AmeriCorps members are facilitating service projects with the youth at their sites throughout the month in celebration of Global Youth Service Day. These projects range from visiting the elderly in nursing homes to raising money for the local humane society, to neighborhood garbage clean-ups. Nico is our AmeriCorps member serving with K.E.Y. Zone Outdoors,