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Capacity Building to End Homelessness - CFI/Flint
 
 
 
The Capacity Building to End Homelessness AmeriCorps VISTA Program is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA member to join Communities First, Inc. in Flint, Michigan. The mission of Communities First, Inc. (CFI) is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing, and innovative programming. The organization develops housing for low to moderate income families and supports them with supplemental programs focused on economic mobility. CFI is seeking a VISTA member to help: build broader community awareness of homelessness and community housing needs, communicate the organization’s work and that of partners focused on anti-poverty and ending homelessness in order to increase awareness and engagement, Support the work of Communities First, Inc. as a member of the Flint/Genesee County Continuum of Care, and increase the number of volunteers for the organization for programs that assist low to moderate income families. Service benefits include: a living allowance of $22,800, health benefits, childcare benefits (eligibility based), an option of a $7,395 education award or $1,800 cash stipend, non-competitive eligibility for 12 months following service, and $400/month housing stipend (paid directly to a landlord/mortgage provider). Questions about the position and VISTA service can be sent to site supervisor Essence Wilson at ewilson@communitiesfirstinc.org and AmeriCorps program director Kelli Beavers at kbeavers@mihomeless.org.
 
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA member will: contribute to the creation of a communication plan and organize various communication efforts to increase awareness and engagement, support the work of Communities First, Inc. as a member of the Flint/Genesee County Continuum of Care, which is focused on ending homelessness, to increase the scope, effectiveness, and efficiency of the organization and partner organizations, develop a volunteer generation plan and recruit volunteers to help support programming impacting low-income families.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Housing Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Homelessness . 
 
Skills :
None
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Capacity Building to End Homelessness - CFI/Flint
Program Start/End Date
11/18/2024  -   11/17/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MICHIGAN   Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint  
Accepting Applications
From  07/23/2024  To  11/01/2024 
Contact Kelli Beavers
415 W Court St
Flint   MI   48503
517-853-3897
kbeavers@mihomeless.org
Listing ID 116338

       

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