InterCorps Council of CT is a collaborative group of current members that represent various AmeriCorps programs in CT and create meaningful service projects for the community, current members, and AmeriCorps alumni.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Meet Norwalk Grows Food Corps Member
Click on the AmeriCorps Programs in CT tab to read about Jennifer Kruzansky's experience as a Food Corps member integrated into public schools in Norwalk, CT.
Meet VISTA member Esther Jean-Marie at Connecticut Association for Human Services
Click on the AmeriCorps Programs in CT to read more about the Youth Money School Program and Esther's term as a VISTA member.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Saturday, March 12: A Fantastic End to AmeriCorps Week
Since we last spoke AmeriCorps Week continued to be a week of fellowship through various service projects, networking events and celebration. Here are some highlights from InterCorps Council events which took place on Saturday, March 12th in Hartford.
The day began with about 30 AmeriCorps members, friends, and family going to the Hartford Family Day Foundation to volunteer. The Family Day Foundation brings together families in Hartford to Keney Park to participate in recreational, educational, and economic activities. We worked in the greenhouse; cleaned up the frisbee golf course; planted seeds and bulbs in hanging baskets; worked in the community garden and mulched flower beds. Sophia Vasylyk, an InterCorps member from Public Allies, was so inspired that she wrote the following philosophical poem on picking up sticks at Keney Park:
We pick sticks up to take care of the park
But I see some of them rooted into the ground,
small trees.
Some wrap around older, larger roots.
We pick them up -- twigs
that thought they could stand without roots.
But I see some of them rooted into the ground,
small trees.
Some wrap around older, larger roots.
We pick them up -- twigs
that thought they could stand without roots.
After the action packed morning volunteers and other guests navigated through the St. Patrick’s Parade in downtown Hartford, to Center Church for the Closing Ceremony. The crowd gave our pizza a warm round of applause!
At the Closing Ceremony we had amazing food, a photo booth, decorations, and fun ice breakers, competitions and prizes. We would just like to extend a warm thank you to Miriam Bonhomme, who put in so many hours in setting up the closing ceremony, and to AmeriCorps CT alums, who also helped us tremendously, and to all of you who participated in our events!
All in all, the day was a success and we can't wait for our other projects! If you participated in AmeriCorps Week please share your favorite memories below!
Closing Ceremony-All Set InterCorps member: Miriam! Welcome AmeriCorps members!
AmeriCorps members at Reservoir Farm! We love the farm!
InterCorps member: Sophia! AmeriCorps members at Harford Family Day Foundation
Groups Challenges!
Group Challenges!
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
AmeriCorps Week: Service Saturday part 1
AmeriCorps members, families, friends, and others launched AmeriCorps week with a bang! We engaged, inspired, and had fun! Here is the rundown...
New Haven:
Future Coaches
65 New Haven high school students and 25 future coach volunteers came together in an Action Marathon. During the event, future coach volunteers supported students in creating action steps to move their future projects along. We enlisted volunteers to make flyers and assist at events;sent emails to potential donors; created timelines and proposals, and budgets for their events. 
Students ready for action! Students in action! Future coaches=AmeriCoaches!
Assembly Crew! Alums are still getting it done! Assembly Line
Danielson:
Healthy & Hands-on
AmeriCorps members interacted with 15 kids in a variety of hands-on activities and who were excited to learn new things!Healthy & Hands-on
Putting the pieces together! Building a car track! Arts and Craft!
Bozrah:
Meal on Wheels Preparation
Meal on Wheels Preparation
In a matter of several hours AmeriCorps members, alums, and friends were able to package 756 meals, 3,000 fruit cups, and 500 bread packages for home-bound senior residents in the New London, Windham and parts of Tolland county.
Assembly Crew! Alums are still getting it done! Assembly Line
AmeriCorps truly works and gets things done!
Don't forget to take pictures/videos to participate in the social media challenge themes. Submit on InterCorps CT social media by 8 pm focusing on these themes/hashtags.
Instagram: @ InterCorpsCT
Twitter: https://twitter.com/InterCorpsCT
Use #InterCorpsCouncilCT along with:
Monday, March 7th: #AmeriCorpsWorks
Wednesday, March 9th: #MyCorpsValues
Friday, March 11th: #AmeriCorpsTeam
Submissions that get the most shares and/or likes in each category will be awarded a prize. Winners of each category will be announced at the Closing Ceremony on March 12th in Hartford. Please leave any questions below!
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
AmeriCorps Week Unveiled
AmeriCorps Week 2016 is approaching fast, and your InterCorps Council of Connecticut has put together events to make it easy to meet and serve with AmeriCorps members across the state! Event sign up will be through EventBrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americorps-week-2016-tickets-21678427761. Please sign up for any and all events that interest you. Thank you for spreading the word about AmeriCorps, and all the service you provide your community!
List of Events:
Thursday 3/3 Kick-off networking event with CT Young Professionals at La Boca in Middletown from 6-8 pm. Reserve your tickets here! http://ctyp.org/event/joint-happy-hour-in-middletown-ctyp-americorps/
Saturday 3/5 Regional service projects in the New London and New Haven areas.
Monday 3/7 #AmeriCorpsWorks social media competition. Take pictures of you serving at your sites! Prize for most likes and shares.
Tuesday 3/8 Networking Event at Elm City Social in New Haven starting at 8 pm. 266 College St, New Haven, CT 06510
Wednesday 3/9 #MyCorpsValues social media competition. Take pictures demonstrating how serving in AmeriCorps demonstrates your personal philosophy. Prize for most creative.
Thursday 3/10 Trivia night at City Steam in Hartford starting at 8:30 pm. 942 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
Friday 3/11 #TeamAmeriCorps social media competition. Take group photos with your fellow AmeriCorps members and post them on social media. Prize for most likes and shares.
Friday 3/11 Networking Event with AmeriCorps Alums of CT at Anna Liffey's in New Haven starting at 4:30pm. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1141769275833259/
Friday 3/11 Networking Event with AmeriCorps Alums of CT at Anna Liffey's in New Haven starting at 4:30pm. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1141769275833259/
Saturday 3/12 Service project and Closing Ceremony potluck in Hartford.
No need to reserve spots for the networking events, just show up ready to mingle. Please reserve spots early for service projects. Events are open to all! Please invite friends and family. Leave any comments or questions below.
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