Summer 2022 | News to help you engage, connect & accelerate your impact
AMERICORPS Kicking off the largest AmeriCorps Texas year ever!
The 2022-2023 AmeriCorps Texas program year launches next week, and we’re pleased announce a record investment in this year’s portfolio. OneStar granted $32.7 million from AmeriCorps to 50 organizations across to the state to engage more than 3,600 AmeriCorps members serving in Texas communities! Read our press release to learn more and meet our AmeriCorps Texas programs.
AMERICORPS AmeriCorps members needed for the OneStar AmeriCorps VISTA Project
AmeriCorps VISTA members help Texas nonprofits expand their reach and operate more efficiently. We are seeking VISTA members interested in serving this upcoming year! Do you know individuals who want to use their skills to fight poverty? Share our current OneStar AmeriCorps VISTA openings >
NONPROFIT STRONG Rural perspectives on the Texas Nonprofit Council
Join us in welcoming Kelty Garbee, Executive Director of the Texas Rural Funders, who was appointed to our Texas Nonprofit Council in June. We are so excited to have Dr. Garbee's unique insights and perspective to improve coordination within the Texas nonprofit sector. Read Kelty Garbee's appointment announcement and bio >
INSIDE ONESTAR
OneStar opens new office in Dallas Greeting, North Texas! This May, we launched an office at the Water Cooler at Pegasus Park, located at 3000 Pegasus Park Drive, Suite 718, in Dallas. We are excited to be a part of this cutting-edge campus, home to a collection of social impact, nonprofit, and philanthropic tenants committed to advancing change in the community!
Meet the team!
Join us in welcoming new OneStar staff members Chris Johnson, Program Officer, and Kaylee Romero, Grants Officer! These two stellar additions to the AmeriCorps Texas team bring years of experience in national service and will provide valuable insight and support to our grantees. Read bios of the OneStar staff & board >
Millicent Boykin honored with the Texas Volunteer Management Conference Legacy Award Our Director of Statewide Initiatives Millicent Boykin was the proud recipient of the 2022 TVMC Legacy Award at the Texas Volunteer Management Conference this June. The prestigious and well-deserved honor celebrates professionals who have made lasting impact on volunteerism and service in Texas and serve as leader, advocate, and mentor to others in the field. Congratulations, Millicent!
Michelle Vryn presents on self-care for development professionals In June, our Development Director Michelle presented at the Association for Fundraising Professionals-Greater Houston Chapter’s Ask the Experts conference, joining a panel to discuss the importance of self-care and psychological safety in the field of fundraising.
Help us continue our urgent work
From building preparedness in the face of disaster to ensuring a robust statewide volunteer infrastructure — together we can ensure communities across Texas are resilient & thriving now, and for future generations.
