Benefits for Organization/Host Site
AmeriCorps VISTA covers the cost of a series of benefits and services for the AmeriCorps VISTA members and your organization.
- $4,725 education award or $1,200 post-service stipend.
- Health coverage for all members assigned to your project - approximately $2,700 per member.
- Payroll services: Members receive their paychecks directly from AmeriCorps VISTA.
- Training in project management and leadership for members and project supervisor.
- Travel costs associated with training. Moving allowance for members relocating to serve.
- Liability coverage for all members, under the Federal Employees Compensation Act and the Federal Torts Claims Act.
- Child care for income-eligible members.
- FICA
- Assistance with recruiting members.
Past VISTA Accomplishments
Since 2002, Empowerment Group has hosted more than 40 AmeriCorps*VISTA members. Please see the chart below to see their accomplishments at Empowerment Group and other Philadelphia sites.
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Volunteers
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Volunteer Hours
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Cash Support
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In-Kind/Non-Cash Support
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2002
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10
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100
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n/a
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n/a
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2003
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8
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1000
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$57,500.00
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$36,000.00
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2004
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67
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1200
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$316,012.00
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$52,700.00
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2005
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677
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9916.5
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$1,760,427.00
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$74,060.00
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2006
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212
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3857
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$325,190.00
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$67,483.00
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2007
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148
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1057
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$149,273.00
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$24,280.00
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2008
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77
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720
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$165,285.00
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$93,133.00
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2009
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TOTAL
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1199
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17850.5
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$2,773,687.00
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$347,656.00
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