LISC AmeriCorps

LISC AmeriCorps: Getting Things Done for Milwaukee’s Neighborhoods

AmeriCorps members promote volunteerism and civic engagement by encouraging neighbors to take active roles in their communities. LISC AmeriCorps members help build sustainable communities by:

developing affordable housing
providing homeownership counseling to prospective first-time, low-income homebuyers
helping residents form crime watches, neighborhood groups, tenants associations and local service providers collaborations.
helping youth access recreation programs and after-school support like tutoring, homework assistance and reading enrichment

The LISC AmeriCorps program is part of the National Service Network, administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Building Nonprofit Capacity

AmeriCorps members provide nonprofits with much-needed capacity to achieve their goals, and help emerging leaders gain the experience they need to make a difference. Milwaukee hosts 10 LISC AmeriCorps members—6 full time and 4 part time—at neighborhood-based organizations in the central city.

2011-2012 LISC AmeriCorps members profiles

	Lovie Hutson, 24 Hometown: Milwaukee HS/College: Stanford University Layton Boulevard West Neighbors Volunteer Coordinator Julie Tenpas 25 Hometown: Sheboygan Falls HS/College: UW-Milwaukee Journey House Employment Specialist (2nd term)

	George Jones, 43 Hometown: Chicago HS/College: St. Ignatius College Prep United Methodist Children’s Services Community Organizer

	Kecia Turner, 42 Hometown: Milwaukee HS/College: Bryant & Stratton College Holton Youth and Family Center Volunteer Coordinator

	Alayna Jenkins, 23 Hometown: Milwaukee HS/College: UW-Milwaukee Urban Strategies Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Coordinator

	Sabina Wilsey, 27 Hometown: Madison HS/College: UW-Milwaukee Riverworks Development Corporation Public Benefits Specialist (2nd term)

	Tyanna McLaurin, 31 Hometown: Milwaukee HS/College: Marquette University Lindsay Heights Health Alliance – Walnut Way Community Health Educator

	Darlene Brox, 54 Hometown: Milwaukee HS/College: MATC Riverworks Development Corporation Employment Specialist Neva Hill, 62 Hometown: Glendale HS/College: BT Washington, Philadelphia, MS Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation – Woodlands Condominium Neighborhood Community Resources Specialist (2nd term)

	Suncerrae Perry, 26 Hometown: Milwaukee HS/College: UW-Milwaukee Riverworks Development Corporation Neighborhood Resource Specialist (2nd term)

	Mike Zang, 25 Hometown: Lanexa, VA HS/College: Christopher Newport University Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park Education Program Coordinator