VISTA Views

 

AmeriCorps VISTA members make a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency. VISTAs wok on projects that create or expand programs supporting low-income communities.  Read about what our AmeriCorps VISTA members are up to!

2019

December 18, 2019

AmeriCorps VISTA Ashley’s first experience at the last market of the season

 “I made new connections at the market and finally felt a sense of belonging to Athens.”


2016

November 5, 2016

AmeriCorps VISTA Jessica Brooks Says Goodbye

In the wise words of Dr. Maya Angelou, I have learned and will never forget to “be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.”


November 1, 2016

VISTA Members Submit Video to Land Trust Alliance Contest!

Young Urban Farmers (YUF) use the West Broad Farmers Market garden as a tool to overcome economic and emotional barriers. YUF discuss their connection to land and what it means to them.


October 28, 2016

FoodCorps Friday: Try Things

“Try things” is no simple statement. “Try things” is our call to engage with our differences.


September 15, 2016

AmeriCorps & FoodCorps Collaborate for the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance

Here at Athens Land Trust, VISTA and FoodCorps members rolled up their sleeves and joined together to work at the West Broad Market Garden and make a difference in the community.


April 5, 2016

Mayor Recognizes AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers at Joint Proclamation

Athens Mayor Nancy Denson and Winterville Mayor Dodd Ferrelle recently presented a joint proclamation as part of the 2016 Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service…