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Without AmeriCorps | Statement from Founder & CEO Paul Caccamo on Proposed AmeriCorps Funding Cuts

Without AmeriCorps | Statement from Founder & CEO Paul Caccamo on Proposed AmeriCorps Funding Cuts

The current Congress is considering a proposal that would zero out funding for AmeriCorps, the federal agency that supports national service, and a funder of Up2Us Sports since our inception. Up2Us Sports Founder & CEO Paul Caccamo made this statement in response to the proposed funding cuts.

Up2Us Sports Urges Congress to Invest in AmeriCorps

Up2Us Sports Urges Congress to Invest in AmeriCorps

Up2Us Sports is urgently calling on you to take a stand for AmeriCorps and the invaluable impact it has on our communities. Currently, both the House and Senate are considering spending bills that would significantly cut funding for AmeriCorps, jeopardizing the education awards and essential resources it provides.

[WATCH] A Call To Action: A Conversation on Sports And Equity, Hosted by Up2Us Sports

[WATCH] A Call To Action: A Conversation on Sports And Equity, Hosted by Up2Us Sports

On July 20th, 2020, Up2Us Sports hosted a conversation about the intersection of sports and racial justice. We heard from youth, professional athletes, and sport-based community advocates on the role sports can play in addressing racial inequity.

A Call To Action: A Conversation on Sports And Equity, Hosted by Up2Us Sports

A Call To Action: A Conversation on Sports And Equity, Hosted by Up2Us Sports

Join a conversation about the intersection of sports and racial justice. Hear from youth, professional athletes, and sport-based community advocates on the role sports can play in addressing racial inequity.