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Testimonials

“AmeriCorps has truly helped me understand that there are so many things I am capable of doing & overcoming that I once believed I could not.”

—Chelsea Derbyshire, 2021-22 alumni

AmeriCorps St. Louis is a significant asset for the state of Missouri and the country. We are simply blessed that they are based here in Missouri!”

— Melissa Friel, State Voluntary Agency Liaison - Missouri State Emergency Management Agency

“AmeriCorps St. Louis ERT has
created a community of love and support for me that has lasted well beyond my years in the program.”

— Sarah Wood, 2014-2016 alumni

2025 Get Out! Challenge

April 1 - 30

Virtual Challenge - join from anywhere!

For the 2nd annual Get Out! Challenge, we're encouraging our supporters to complete 30 miles of walking/running/hiking/biking, OR spending 30 minutes outside every day during the month of April.

Log your activities, share photos of your adventures, and invite your friends & family to join!

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Follow our Journey on Instagram.

Another #GivingTuesday highlight!

Disaster response is a big part of what we do here at AmeriCorps St. Louis. From hurricanes on the gulf coast, tornadoes in the Midwest, or flooding on the Missouri River, we equip our Members with the skills and r

It's #GivingTuesday, so of course we have to highlight our weekly Tuesday services!

Each Tuesday, anywhere from 40-60 guests come to our facility for day shelter. Here, they can get a hot shower, clean clothes, breakfast & lunch, and receive ot

#GivingTuesday is right around the corner! While you're doing your holiday shopping & supporting small businesses this weekend, keep in mind the nonprofits putting in the work to serve our communities.

On Tuesday, support our 30 MORE Challenge.

Earlier this month, the Current River & Jacks Fork River experienced high levels of flooding that caused significant damage to trees and infrastructure in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Our team was able to assist with the clean up efforts

Our 14th annual Share the Warmth was a huge success! Thank you to all who came out to support our mission serving the unhoused community.

Thank you again to this year's sponsors: @roeslein_inc, @steelandinktattoostudio, Soulard Family Denistry, and

Deployment update 💥
Last week, 16 Members traveled to Western North Carolina to assist with #HurricaneHelene recovery. So far teams have been serving in county run (Mitchell and Henderson) donations warehouses and distribution sites to inventory, or

Happy Halloween & Happy Bat Week! 🦇🎃

One of our crews serving with Missouri Dept. of Conservation recently had the opportunity to learn about bats by observing a fall swarming bat survey in Shannon County. A harp trap was set up in front of a

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May 8, 2024

AmeriCorps St. Louis Celebrates 30 Years of Service!

May 8, 2024

On April 27th our community came together to celebrate all we’ve accomplished over the past 30 years! If you missed out on the event, you can catch the highlights on our Facebook page, or check out photos here. Special thanks to our vendors: Dalie's Smokehouse, The GOAT Brand STL, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Insomnia Cookies, Ted Drewes Inc., Earthbound Beer, Soulard Mardi Gras, and Tommy Halloran for the music! And to the Wyman Center for being fantastic hosts!

May 8, 2024

A Message from Our Founders

May 8, 2024

While our founders Bruce Bailey and Kathleen Becherer were not able to join us in person for our 30th Anniversary Celebrations, we’re grateful for the words they shared with us which were read at the event by ACSTL alumni Jimmy Truschel.

“Greetings from Bruce Bailey and Kathleen Becherer, founding directors of AmeriCorps St. Louis. Boy is it exciting to know that you guys are celebrating 30 years of service!

We asked Jimmy, a best of friends and alum, to convey our thoughts and memories with you during your celebration. If Bruce were with you, and we both really really wish we were with you, he would be shouting out “Oceeoo”.

May 8, 2024

Mar 13, 2024

AmeriCorps Week 2024!

Mar 13, 2024

Happy AmeriCorps Week! Today we’re spotlighting one of our amazing program alums, Bre Orcasitas. Bre served with our program from 1998 - 2002. Since then, she has gone on to a long career in the wildland fire community, holding various positions with the US Forest Service, and now works to train and advocate for others in the field.

Mar 13, 2024