A hand-out to orient members to the community

Whether members are natives or new residents, they should receive an overview of the city or region in which they serve, from its history to racial and economic make-up, local industry, and critical issues.

This example was developed by the Michigan AmeriCorps Partnership (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI), an AmeriCorps* State program that strives to address human needs primarily through Detroit-based nonprofit organizations.