Nonprofit Highlight: The American Connection Corps through Lead For America

Vision Statement

We believe in a connected nation where every community is part of the great American story.

Mission Statement

The American Connection Corps (ACC) is an AmeriCorps program that leverages the power of place-based national service in digitally disconnected communities to expand people’s economic opportunities, bridge their social networks, and open them up to different perspectives. 

Issues The American Connection Corps through Lead For America Addresses

ACC is Lead For America’s boots-on-the-ground service corps, aimed at activating local leaders in rural and emerging communities to tackle critical, bi-partisan challenges to advance economic prosperity. Through ACC, Lead For America ensures that national service opportunities are indeed available in “every corner of this country” (source: American Connection Corps Website).