Rep. Robin Kelly Celebrates $45,000 AmeriCorps Award for Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County

Pontiac, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) celebrated a $45,180 federal award to the Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County in Pontiac to support a new AmeriCorps VISTA project.

This investment will support up to two AmeriCorps VISTA members per year to help high school students in the county obtain employment or internships, promote financial literacy, and organize volunteer activities. In addition to these funds, AmeriCorps will also provide education scholarships to AmeriCorps VISTA members to assist them in paying for college, vocational training, or to pay back student loans.

“I am thrilled to see federal resources coming back to the Second District to invest in the future of Livingston County. This award provides the Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County with crucial resources to advance their mission of enabling all young people to reach their full potential," said Congresswoman Kelly. “These investments will set our young people up for success and ensure that our communities thrive.” 

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