What is AmeriCorps and how does it relate to the Literacy Support Corps?
• AmeriCorps is a national service program, often referred to as a domestic Peace Corps. It provides individuals an excellent opportunity to serve their community, while gaining valuable skills and experiences. The Literacy Support Corps is an AmeriCorps program hosted by WORD, a non-profit corporation that has been helping schools and families build strong partnerships since 1993. WORD has facilitated the development of Family Resource Centers in schools across Western Montana. The Literacy Support Corps began in August 2002 under the guidance of WORD.
