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Monday, April 25, 2016
The 10 members of AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Team Maple 3 strengthened the capacity of YNDC to board up and clean up vacant homes in Youngstown from March 12th through April 21st.
During this time, they cut and painted nearly 1,500 boards to board up over 150 vacant homes, participated in two Volunteer Community Workdays and helped YNDC prepare for two additional events, laid over 20 cubic yards of mulch to improve landscaping for community signage, and cleaned out and prepped 2 vacant homes for rehabilitation. The NCCC team also removed over 4 tractor trailers full of blight and over 600 illegally tires. Their hard work over the past two months has created a lasting impact on Youngstown's neighborhoods.
AmeriCorps NCCC members stayed in YNDC's Community Revitalization House at 866 Canfield Road, and were the second NCCC team to stay in this facility since construction was completed in 2015. YNDC anticipates hosting an additional team this year in the later summer or early fall.
AmeriCorps NCCC strengthens communities and develops leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. Members work with nonprofits and other agencies across America to complete 6 to 12 week community service projects. More information about this program can be found here.
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