Sudden Termination of AmeriCorps Funding Leaves Programs and Community at Risk 

Birds Connect Seattle has been directly impacted by the reckless termination of the AmeriCorps program. This loss affects not only our organization, but also the countless communities and ecosystems that depend on the service, dedication, and talent of AmeriCorps members. 

AmeriCorps has been a cornerstone of civic engagement across the country, with members providing vital support in disaster relief, habitat restoration, conservation, education, and public health. Here at Birds Connect Seattle, AmeriCorps members have been instrumental in advancing our mission—leading programs like Young Birders, Seattle Bird Collision Monitoring Project, Climate Watch, and environmental education in classrooms. Their contributions are both practical and profound, enriching the lives of individual children, teens, and adults, and strengthening our collective stewardship of the natural world. 

Birds Connect Seattle has had the honor of hosting exceptional AmeriCorps members whose contributions have left lasting impacts on our organization through the years. Many states, including Washington state, have joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the illegal executive order that terminated AmeriCorps grants. Until this comes to a resolution Birds Connect Seattle is facing uncertainty—both immediate and long-term—about how this abrupt discontinuation will affect our team, our programming, and our community partnerships. 

We are grateful for your continued support as we navigate this difficult moment. 

How You Can Help: 

1. Contact your federal and state elected officials and urge them to protect funding for AmeriCorps. Your voice can help restore this vital program. Find your elected officials. 
2. Share the importance of AmeriCorps with your networks. Public awareness is key to defending this critical service made possible through grant funding.  
3. Support organizations like Birds Connect Seattle through donations. Your generosity helps sustain our mission in the face of unexpected challenges. Make a gift. 

AmeriCorps servicemembers and the programming they make possible.