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| https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-new-americorps-vista-project-ms-second | Congressman Thompson Announces New AmeriCorps VISTA Project in MS Second Congressional District | 2022-05-05 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | MS | Bennie G. Thompson | T000193 | benniethompson.house.gov | benniethompson | https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteering has awarded $411,390 to the MS Second Congressional District to support new AmeriCorps VISTA projects. Organization Congressional District City Award Type* AmeriCorps VISTA Investment Maximum Education Award Value # AmeriCorps Members (FULL-YEAR) Genesis and Light Center 02 Jackson Continuation $352,620 $116,910 18 Our House, Inc 02 Greenville New $58,770 $19,485 3 TOTALS $411,390 $136,395 21 While serving, the AmeriCorps VISTA members will tackle local challenges facing the community. These investments will support up to 21 AmeriCorps VISTA members per year. In addition to the award announced today, AmeriCorps will also provide more than $130,000 each year in education scholarships for the AmeriCorps VISTA members supported by this award to help pay for college, vocational training, or pay back student loans. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |