February 2024
Join us in celebrating and honoring Black History Month! This annual celebration was the brainchild of historian Carter G. Woodsen and was initially founded in 1926 and officially recognized in 1976 by President Gerald Ford. President Ford called upon the country to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” This month (and throughout the rest of the year), we invite you to learn more about and honor the rich contributions, cultural heritage, and legacy of African Americans across U.S. history.
You can learn more about Black History Month at blackhistorymonth.gov, the National Museum of African American History & Culture, and history.com.
Looking for an in-person event? Check these out:
- Seattle area events
- Pierce County area and Evergreen State College Tacoma Campus
- Olympia area events
- Western Washington University
- Bellingham Public Library
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin
2024-25 Host Site Applications
ICYMI: We are now accepting Intent to Continue applications from sites who have been hosting at least one member for two months this year and are interested in again hosting members in the Fall. Details were emailed on January 22 to those who are currently eligible to apply. Sites are strongly encouraged to apply soon, for the best opportunity to recruit member candidates who start applying to positions in March.
Our 2024-25 Request for Applications - available to new and current sites - will be launched around February 12. Once again, our referral appreciation raffle will be up for grabs, where you could win a discount off your PY24 WSC program fee! Keep an eye on your inbox for details coming soon, and join us at our February 7 Lunch & Learn (11:30 a.m.) where we'll go over updates for next program year.
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Due March 15
AmeriCorps Week: March 10-16
AmeriCorps Week is a time to salute current members and alumni for their service, thank AmeriCorps community partners, and highlight AmeriCorps’ 30 years of impact on communities and on the lives of those who serve.
This year, AmeriCorps Week is March 10-16. Sites and members are encouraged to share their AmeriStories on social media on #DayoftheA (March 14), and invite local elected leaders to support AmeriCorps in your community through official proclamations or taking part in a special service project with you.
Don't forget to tag us in your posts on Facebook and Instagram, so we can help share too!
Check out AmeriCorps' website for more ideas and a communications toolkit.
Follow Us on the Socials!
You can hear inspiring stories of service, get to know some of our amazing partner sites, and learn more about how WSC is providing innovative workforce development opportunities across the state on our social media channels. If you aren't already, follow us today on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook!
March 31 is Cesar Chavez Day, a Federal Commemorative Holiday started by President Barack Obama in 2014. Join us in a Day of Service to honor the legacy of Cesar Chavez, an American labor rights hero. By promoting service in our communities, we can inspire future generations to celebrate the life and work of Cesar Chavez, while continuing his fight for worker rights, economic justice, and the empowerment of the poor and disenfranchised.
If you'll be hosting an event for Cesar Chavez Day of Service, share it with us by submitting a Day of Service form. We'll have service projects posted on our website that you can participate in if not hosting one.
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