The Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama both said on Thursday night that they support efforts to expand the country’s national-service programs. But Senator McCain, the Republican ...

In a normal year, Goodwill of Northern New England coordinates three AmeriCorps programs focused on education, poverty reduction, and refugee and immigrant services. Last summer, it piloted a fourth ...

Several studies show that national service increases civic engagement, helps develop critical life skills, and has “a positive impact on young adults’ health, safety, and well-being.” It also should ...