Reimagining National Service: Building a Culture of Civic Commitment

Reimagining National Service: Building a Culture of Civic Commitment By Hayden Johnson, NPCA Communications Intern At this year’s Peace Corps Connect conference, a powerful and forward-looking panel tackled one of the most pressing questions for the service movement today: How can national service evolve to meet the needs of a changing world, while staying true to its mission of building community, equity, and civic purpose? Convened by the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA), the session welcomed Scott Beale, former Peace Corps Associate Director; Shirley Sagawa, former President and CEO of Service Year Alliance and founder of AmeriCorps; Julie Budkowski, Managing Director of the National Museum and Center for Service; and Alan Khazei, Commissioner for the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service.... Read more