Create a Press Release

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Many small community newspapers print press releases (for free) while other news media may be inspired to do their own article based on your press release. Use press releases as a way to recruit members and increase support for your program. This sample press release gives some basic information about the:

  • National VISTA program
  • Local VISTA program
  • Available position

This press release was contributed by Youth Conservation Corps (Waukegan, IL), an AmeriCorps*National program whose mission is to guide and mentor youth and young adults to develop them into productive citizens using community service, work and education experiences.

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