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AmeriCorps is
designed to achieve direct results in addressing the nation's critical
education, human, public safety, and environmental needs at the
community level. The program provides meaningful opportunities for
Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their country in
organized efforts, fostering civic responsibility, building community,
and providing educational opportunity for those who make a substantial
commitment to service. The AmeriCorps
Program is funded by the
Corporation for National and
Community Service. To visit the national
AmeriCorps website, click
here.
Hawai'i's
AmeriCorps program is administered by the
Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service.
Recognizing the state's unique Hawaiian heritage and instilled with the
values of many cultures and peoples, the Commission is guided by the
principles of
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manuwahi
(to give freely),
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kokua (to
support, assist),
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laulima (to
work cooperatively), and
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lokahi (unity, harmony).
We shall support and nurture the
development of a firm, lifelong commitment to serve
Hawai'i's
people, from the keiki (children),
makua (parents and adults), to the
kupuna (grandparents and elderly). We shall
encourage increased participation in community service for the
enhancement of the quality of life and diversity of
Hawai'i's
people. We shall malama (care for) the
environment and natural resources; incorporate 'ohana
(family) strength and values; build on and enrich cultural, educational,
and economic aspects of our community; and develop partnerships among
grassroots, nonprofit, corporate, local, state, national, public, and
private sectors. We shall support community driven service initiatives
and unify state and national directives within a framework that
effectively facilitates communication and collaboration among all levels
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