To the EarthCorps Community, We are writing to you today with urgency and resolve. Late Friday evening, EarthCorps received devastating news: The federal government has terminated all AmeriCorps grants in Washington State—effective immediately. Their abrupt decision stripped away essential funding for 32 dedicated EarthCorps members who began their service just a few months ago. These...
As an AmeriCorps grantee, Seattle-based environmental nonprofit EarthCorps is proud to align with AmeriCorps’ equity initiatives by leading a movement that reduces barriers to program entry and celebrates our Corps Members.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day to celebrate women's achievements while recognizing the barriers women face to produce real action. In celebration of Women's History Month and IWD, EarthCorps is amplifying the voices of two women who are role models in how each of us can invest in women every day.
EarthCorps hosted its first alumni event of 2023 last month! At the webinar, we heard from 5 alumni. Between them, we got to hear exciting research updates, tips and tricks for navigating higher ed., and insights into choosing the best path forward in an educational journey. We also shared a variety of resources, which are...
An Inspirational Letter from EarthCorps Board Vice President, Shanon Tyland Hello, my name is Shanon Tysland and I have had the honor to serve on the board of directors of EarthCorps for the past year. I love the work EarthCorps is doing to restore habitats and build environmental leaders for the world we are all...
On March 24th, 2022, EarthCorps joined Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and other partners as she announced the Climate Resilience Workforce Act at Hilltop Park in Burien. The Congresswoman met with our Corps Members to speak about climate resilience and the importance of investing in green jobs. Our Executive Director, Evlyn Andrade, also spoke to show her...
January 20, 2022 – On behalf of the board of directors and staff at EarthCorps, we are thrilled to share the news that we have hired Evlyn Andrade as our next Executive Director. Evlyn brings not only a passion for the environment and youth development but also extensive experience in management, finance, fundraising, organizing, and advocacy across the...
On August 5th, EarthCorps held its first ever virtual leadership development workshop for alumni. The 1.5 hour Zoom session focused on agility and adaptability in the workplace. The EarthCorps leadership development workshop allowed participants from around the globe to uncover their strengths as leaders in an ever-changing and complex world. Our facilitator, Kim, guided the...
We are continuously impressed by the support from our community, and today we would like to thank some of our youngest and most creative supporters! On a warm summer day, the Valeri family kids set up an adorable lemonade stand and made a sign that said “50% of all profits goes to Save The Bees.”...
Dear EarthCorps community, As the EarthCorps Board of Directors prepares to launch a nationwide search for our next executive director, I want to salute Steve Dubiel for his 22 years of visionary leadership and his tremendous achievement in building a tiny nonprofit into a model of environmental restoration and youth leadership development whose impact extends...
