by RC&D | Sep 7, 2021 | Build It Up, Newsroom
This was not our first year “doing a garden” but it was really our first time trying to systematically learn how to garden properly. I think, for our family, a lot of this was brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and fueled by a lot of time in our home space and a... by RC&D | Aug 31, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Newsroom, Press Release
Habitat Restoration AssistantPOSITION FILLED AmeriCorps Service Member Position BACKGROUND The mission of Rocky Mount State Historic Site is to enrich the lives of the public through educational programs focused upon customs, values, and practices of the early... by RC&D | Aug 10, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Newsroom, Press Release
Bucky’s Food Pantry CoordinatorPOSITION FILLED AmeriCorps Service Member Position BACKGROUND East Tennessee State University (ETSU), located in Johnson City, TN provides a student-centered community of learning, reflecting high standards and promoting a balance... by RC&D | Aug 9, 2021 | Environmental Conservation, Newsletter, Newsroom, Press Release, Wildfire Mitigation
Hazard Mitigation and Community Education Grants are provided by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry to communities, groups, and organizations to make their homes safer from wildlife. Examples of program recipients are cities, towns, and communities with a risk or potential for loss from wildland fires.
by RC&D | Mar 10, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Newsletter, Newsroom
Jessie Rogers Big Brothers Big Sisters Kingsport, Tennessee After college, I started realizing that I had a passion for serving others. I wanted to step into the social work field, but really had no idea how to approach such a thing, especially with a background in... by RC&D | Mar 9, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Newsletter, Newsroom
Katie Ritchie Mooresburg Community Association Mooresburg, Tennessee My name is Katie Ritchie, and I am a service member representing the Mooresburg Community Association. I chose to be an AmeriCorps member because of my own love of and desire to serve my community....