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Home > Press Room > Press Releases > AmeriCorps Completes 8 Weeks in Buffalo

AmeriCorps Completes 8 Weeks in Buffalo

June 24, 2011

MAYOR BROWN CELEBRATES RAVEN 7
AmeriCorps Team Completes Eight Week Stay in Buffalo

BUFFALO–Mayor Byron W. Brown today celebrated the accomplishments of Raven 7, eleven members of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps who have contributed to quality of life issues throughout the City of Buffalo for eight weeks.

“Thank you to the members of Raven 7 for supporting our efforts to make city neighborhoods, parks and waterfront cleaner,” said Mayor Brown. “For eight weeks, hardworking AmeriCorps members from across the nation have experienced our great city and helped to improve it. I am grateful for the extent of their service to our community, from infrastructure and environment improvements to afterschool and food distribution programs.”

Raven 7 participated in waterfront cleanups, park improvements and seven Clean Sweeps, by collaborating with the Mayor’s Impact Team, Clean and Seal, Department of Public Works and other city crews. During their stay in Buffalo, Raven 7 renovated public buildings, homes, athletic fields; planted and developed 10 gardens; cleaned up 15 parks; and upgraded 20 playgrounds.

The members of Raven 7 contributed to several community organizations during the past eight weeks, including The Father Belle Center, George C. Arthur Community Center, St. Brigid Teen Center, JFK Community Center, Victoria Avenue Block Club, Cambridge Avenue Block Club, Minnesota Avenue Block Club and the Cottage District Association. Throughout the community, Raven 7 collected and distributed food, participated in afterschool programs and assisted senior citizens.

Before coming to Buffalo, Raven 7 worked for Habitat for Humanity in Annapolis, Maryland; Courtney’s House in Washington, D.C.; and The Nature Conservancy of Vermont in West Haven, Vermont.

AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team-based residential program for men and women ages 18-24. The program is built on the belief that responsibility is an inherent duty of all citizens and that national service programs work effectively with local communities to address pressing needs. The mission of AmeriCorps NCCC is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service.


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