JustServe AmeriCorps was founded in 1994 at the inception of AmeriCorps. Originally known as “Seattle JustServe AmeriCorps,” the program was one of five youth violence prevention AmeriCorps teams sponsored by the Department of Justice… thus the name!
Today, JustServe operates as an AmeriCorps*State Competitive program sponsored by Solid Ground, with a major partnership from the Seattle Police Department. Since 1994, more than 700 adults of all ages and backgrounds have contributed a year of their lives to violence prevention through JustServe.
Click below for some powerful stories that show how JustServe AmeriCorps Members make a difference in our communities:
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Troubled youth leads to a career of helping (by Mary Swift, Seattle P-I, 5/20/07): A story about 06/07 Member Cammie Carl (pictured above) and her efforts to save the world, one youth at a time.
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A 'katalyst' for change (by Mike Buchman, Solid Ground's July '07 groundviews newsletter): A story about 06/07 Member Kirby Grey and her work training youth in the Hip Hop arts as a meaningful alternative to violence and stagnation through personal expression.
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JustServe Highlights & Accomplishments: Check out what JustServe Members have been up to for the past 15 years!
JustServe on the Solid Ground Blog:
Phone: 206.957.4779
Email: justserve@solid-ground.org
FAX: 206.957.2677
Mailing AmeriCorps Programs
Address: c/o Solid Ground
1501 North 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103-6708
Physical Solid Ground Volunteer Resources Office
Address: 464 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122