Hello to all of our new followers! We're glad you've found your way to us, and we wanted to share a little about who we are and what we do.
Who We Are
👥 We’re a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership association for state service commissions, AmeriCorps programs, and other champions of national service.
🚫 We’re NOT a government entity, and we’re NOT part of the federal AmeriCorps agency.
What We Do
📢 We advocate for federal and state policies that benefit national service and AmeriCorps.
🧑🏫 We provide training and technical assistance to our members.
🤝 We partner with philanthropic organizations to secure funding for service and volunteerism.
Visit statecommissions.org to learn more.
Happy Good Neighbor America Day! Together, we’re uniting organizations and volunteers to celebrate the moments that bring us closer, those very moments when we lend a hand and show a little extra love to those who need it most. Visit @goodneighboramerica .
#GoodNeighborDayAmerica #Serve250 #AmeriCorps
It's time for a commissioner highlight! Today, we're recognizing Andrea Louie, who works as a commissioner of New York State Commission on National and Community Service (@newyorkers_volunteer ).
"I have served as a Commissioner in New York State for almost ten years. But as far back as my college years, I was always volunteering for local and community initiatives. Especially as a Chinese American woman who grew up in rural Ohio, I was eager to "find my tribe" when I moved to New York City in my 20s; serving the AAPI as well as arts and culture community has always been deeply important to me. In my current service journey, I particularly want to make sure that a voice is in the room representing a perspective from the diverse AAPI network.
I am proud to serve in the national service field because I am a child of immigrants, and I have the luxury of being able to give back to my community and to my country."
#AmeriCorps #StateService
We are thrilled to congratulate April Elkins-Badtke as she was named the Stoneman Brown National Service Advocate of the Year Award at the Friends of National Service Awards last night.
April serves as the Executive Director of Stewards Individual Placements (Conservation Legacy), and she also serves as a dedicated ASC Board Member. Congratulations April!
We are also excited to share that ASC's CEO, Kaira Esgate, was also honored with the 2026 Catalyst for Service Award!
Congratulations to all of last night's honorees!
#FriendsofService #Stand4Service @voices4service@conservation_legacy
ASC is proud to join @Voices4Service in recognizing leaders who have stepped up for @AmeriCorps and the communities it serves. The #FriendsOfService Awards highlights what’s possible when we come together to support #NationalService. #Stand4Service
Good Neighbor Day America serves as a reminder to all of us to spread a little extra kindness to those who need it. Read 3 ways that you can recognize Good Neighbor Day America on May 16th. @goodneighboramerica
1. Find a serve event near you.
2. Host your own serve event.
3. Spread a random act of kindness.
#Kindness250 #GoodNeighborDayAmerica #DoGoodFeelGood
ASC serves on the Advisory Council in partnership with Points of Light to develop a National Volunteer Strategy.
Over the past six months, we’ve been working alongside leaders across sectors to better understand how volunteering is evolving and where the system needs to adapt.
Volunteering strengthens communities and connects people to purpose. But how it is structured and supported today is not keeping pace with how people want to engage or what organizations need to sustain it.
This Progress Report reflects what we’ve learned so far. It is one step in a broader effort to help shape a stronger, more connected future for volunteering, with more to come.
Take a closer look and be part of what comes next: /reimagining-service/#progress-report #ReimaginingService2035 #NVW2026 #NVW
Why do we celebrate Public Service Recognition Week?
1. To celebrate dedication, integrity, and perseverance
2. To reaffirm the value of service over self
3. To inspire the next generation of changemakers
Public servants are the backbone of our democracy, delivering vital services that keep our communities safe, strong and prosperous. From ensuring clean water to responding to disasters, the nation’s 2 million career federal civil servants across the country work every day to serve the public good.
We're honored to recognize their invaluable contributions during #PSRW2026. Learn more at psrw.org.
America’s Service Commissions was proud to join Oklahoma AmeriCorps in Tulsa this week for a convening on service, hosted by Carnegie Corporation of New York and the George Kaiser Family Foundation.
With national, state, and local leaders at the table, the conversation focused on what it takes to scale service, build strong cross-sector partnerships, and develop a playbook that can be adapted in communities nationwide.
We were energized by the momentum and grateful to contribute to shaping what’s next for service in Tulsa.
#StateService #AmeriCorps
We are delighted to welcome our new Social Media Graphics Intern, Kayli Meek, to the team this summer! She will be supporting our efforts related to social media, graphic design, and elevating the amazing work of state service commissions and AmeriCorps.
Kayli is a recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is a two-time AmeriCorps alum with the UAB Service Learning and Undergraduate Research office. She brings graphics, video editing, and social media experience, and combines them with her passion for national service. She is now finishing her third year of service as a VISTA Leader with the UAB AmeriCorps Program.
Welcome Kayli! We are excited to see her impact on our #StateService network.
On this #IdealistDay, we are excited to share Zack's story of service! 🌟
Zack Huffman, a proud resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, served with Teach For America in the Greater Delta. In his community, he sees service taking shape in so many inspiring ways:
🍎 Teachers staying long after the school day is over to go the extra mile for young people.
📚 College students stepping up to tutor elementary students in reading and math.
🪴 Friends "gnoming" the neighborhood and building community through block-by-block street cleanups.
Zack’s service year teaching in the Mississippi Delta altered the trajectory of his life for the good. It helped him build confidence, develop new skills, and taught him how to show up when his community needs it most.
As part of our #OurAmericanStory campaign, we want to hear from YOU! What does service look like in your community? /OurAmericanStory
America's Service Commissions (ASC) is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer. Learn more and apply by May 29: https://bit.ly/CEOatASC
