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3/ AmeriCorps isn’t waste—it’s one of the smartest investments we make. For every $1 spent, it generates $17 in economic return. Cutting it doesn’t save money—it offloads the cost onto struggling communities and leaves them to fend for themselves.
May 14, 2025, 4:30 PM
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