![]() ![]() When we understand that, despite our differences, we share a common humanity with our neighbors we also cannot ignore their pain. The success of Joplin’s recovery is a testament to community. And perhaps most importantly, that vision helped many of the AmeriCorps members find their career calling - serving in emergency management roles, creating ripples of kindness for a generation. The national service response in Joplin became our north star in designing a new disaster-focused AmeriCorps program, FEMA Corps. Those were lessons that were carried forward to help other communities impacted by disasters bounce back. It demonstrated the power of volunteers and the important need to have mobile teams of people ready to lend a hand. Our experience in Joplin taught us the importance of getting help immediately on the ground. The impact of Joplin’s recovery can be felt well beyond the Missouri borders. While this made the hard work a little easier, it is ‘the miracle of the human spirit’ that carried this heartland city toward recovery. Even in its bleakest moments, the city opened its doors to our members and thousands of volunteers, welcoming them with open arms. “Joplin will always have a special place in the heart of AmeriCorps. After the May 22, 2011, storm, more than 425 AmeriCorps members were deployed to the area to help the community rebuild, assisting more than 3,000 households and saving the city $17.7 million in disaster costs. ![]() tornado, AmeriCorps today released the following statement from Acting CEO Mal Coles. ![]() – In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Joplin, Mo. ![]()
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