COMCorps is an AmeriCorps Service Program located in Athens, Ohio. What is COMCorps? What is AmeriCorps? Follow us on Instagram !
COMCorps members create and support social and physical environments that promote good health and wellness for all. Members aim for a county where children are healthy as they age into adulthood and a community that visualizes a healthy future. Primary focuses of the program include food insecurity, nutrition education, and emotional support for individuals living with chronic stress. Our members
serve 1700 hours in 11.5 or 10.5 terms for an average 34-40 hours per week, starting every August. COMCorps partners with host-site organizations, which includes schools, nonprofits, healthcare systems and county-level government agencies. Through service, members and organizations will address social determinants of health with a trauma-informed approach directing members in creative, community-generated solutions to pressing local needs. AmeriCorps is a national service program that improves lives and fosters civic engagement. Members commit their time to address critical community needs. More than 80,000 Americans across the country participate each year to make our people safer, stronger, and healthier. Members strengthen our communities and Get Things Done for America. In this position members will have the benefits of:
• Living stipend
• Federal student loan forbearance
• Health insurance, SNAP benefits and childcare if eligible
• Personal growth through mentorship, transformational opportunities, and trainings
• Make a difference
• Distinct year of service as part of a team
• Earn an educational award
If you're interested in learning more, contact Kari Boyle at boylek1@ohio.edu or visit americorps.gov.
08/18/2025
For our final Member Monday of the 2024-2025 program year, we recognize Ally Yobe-Bowen for her service with COMCorps! This is her second year serving with the program.
Fellow COMCorps members have said, “Ally is always ready to get things done. I appreciate her generosity and style,” and “Ally is an experienced COMCorps member who is always willing to lend a hand to everyone else.”
Thank you Ally for serving in COMCorps and making a difference in the region!
08/07/2025
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We have one open position in Washington County with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County Waterford location!
COMCorps partner Rural Action honored COMCorps Alumni Mike Kubisek with the Lifetime Achievement Sustainability Award for all of his efforts to get healthy local food to folks who need it in Southeast Ohio. Mike served for two terms in COMCorps as the Federal Hocking Member from 2015-2017 (in his 70's!), and even after his service ended, he was a constant presence at the Athens Farmers Market and the Chesterhill Produce Auction. Mike was proud to be a resident of Coolville and embodied service leadership. As our friends at Rural Action say below, "Mike was one of the many folks who quietly do the work that helps to hold our communities together". He is sorely missed!
🌱 Meet Our Sustainability Award Winners – Week 7 🌱
Continuing our 7-week series, today we’re proud to spotlight Mike Kubisek, recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award (Posthumous)
Mike Kubisek was one of those people who showed up in many ways to help people. Mike was a retired teacher, a sign language interpreter, and a former President of the Lottridge Community Center. And he was a key partner with Rural Action in our efforts to help get healthy local food to people. Mike was a regular at the CPA, and would take produce and eggs to the library in Coolville and eastern Athens County. Mike was one of the many folks who quietly do the work that helps to hold our communities together, and he will be missed.
07/29/2025
For this week’s Member Monday, we recognize Jackie Luggen for her service with Kids on Campus! This is her second year serving with COMCorps.
Fellow COMCorps members have said, “Jackie is exceptional; they are a great role model and I have learned a lot from them. They are great with their clients and kiddos. They are a fantastic LHK educator and supportive friend,” and “Jackie is a great mentor to new members and always takes on whatever leadership responsibilities come her way.”
Thank you Jackie for serving in COMCorps and making a difference in the region!
07/25/2025
For this week’s (bonus) Member Friday, we recognize Jean Dishong for her service with Nelsonville-York School District! This was her first year serving with COMCorps.
Fellow COMCorps members have said, “Jean is so open and caring. She is a great role model, calm and collected, and offers great perspective,” and “Jean is so knowledgeable in her COMCorps position. She joined us a little later in the service year, but jumped right in and started serving and volunteering immediately. The kids at her site absolutely adore her!”
Thank you Jean for serving in COMCorps and making a difference in the region!
07/23/2025
Come say hello to COMCorps members tabling with the 317 Board at the Back to School Bash on the Nelsonville Square! Participate in the Be Kind To Your Mind community mural and get information about local mental health resources!
07/22/2025
For this week’s Member Monday (although posted on a Tuesday), we recognize Katelyn Lemley for her service with ACBDD / Integrate Athens! This is her first year serving with COMCorps.
Fellow COMCorps members have said, “Katelyn works diligently to bring new experiences to the FANS community. She cares deeply and energetically - and she glows with excitement when those around her master a new skill or fuel their passion,” and “Katelyn has probably sent more emails, of great quality and quantity, than I will ever hope to in my entire life. I love receiving a Katelyn email, or event update, or volunteer inquiry. So on top of things. I'd hate to be a problem in her way.”
Thank you Katelyn for serving in COMCorps and making a difference in the region!
07/15/2025
The Ohio University Community Health Programs monthly food pantry is today, July 15th from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm at 16 W Green Dr. Athens!
07/14/2025
For this week’s Member Monday, we recognize Raina Torres for their service with Serenity Grove! This is their first year serving with COMCorps.
Fellow COMCorps members have said, “Raina has jumped into their position with gusto. They are engaged in the lives of the ladies at Serenity Grove - offering support, encouragement, and humanity as well as attending to their transportation and other needs,” and “Raina is truly making a difference with their year of service. They will always include you in conversations if they see that you are sitting by yourself. Raina has such a passion for their site service, it is truly beautiful to witness the change that they are making within the community of Athens!”
Thank you Raina for serving in COMCorps and making a difference in the region!
07/07/2025
For this week’s Member Monday, we recognize Rachel Lehn for her service with the National Alliance on Mental Illness Athens! This is her first year serving with COMCorps.
Fellow COMCorps members have said, “Rachel leans into her position with empathy, grace, and realness. She serves with a full heart and is finding community through and beyond her service activities,” and “Rachel L is a thoughtful and caring leader. Happy to serve alongside her and call her a friend.”
Thank you Rachel for serving in COMCorps and making a difference in the region!
07/02/2025
COMCorps members and program staff had a great time celebrating the new playground, beach ramp, ADA restroom, and kayak launch at Strouds Run State Park yesterday! COMCorps host site partner Athens City-County Health Department, Athens Creating Healthy Communities Coalition, played a significant role in making these wonderful improvements possible.
06/30/2025
For this week’s Member Monday, we recognize Melody Feazell for her service with Sojourners Resiliency Center! This is her first year serving with COMCorps.
Fellow COMCorps members have said, “Melody is a fantastic LHK educator and a great friend. I appreciate her vulnerability and courage to share her personal experiences,” “Melody is such a kind soul. She is always someone I look forward to connecting with. Her passion for serving the kids and young adults in our community is wonderful to witness!”, "Melody is such a kind hearted, compassionate member. She is always wanting the best for her students and kiddos that she works with at Sojourners. She has been the biggest and most enthusiastic hand at Shakespeare and Autism." and “It has been a pleasure serving with Melody and seeing her gain confidence. She is a great advocate and an inspiring leader. She brings positivity, compassion, and is a calming presence.”
Thank you Melody for serving in COMCorps and making a difference in the region!
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COMCorps has the goal to increase the quality of life in Athens County through AmeriCorps members creating and supporting social and physical environments that promote good health and wellness for all.
COMCorps partners with host-site organizations which include schools, nonprofits, healthcare systems and county-level government agencies.
Through service, members and organizations address the social determinants of health with a trauma-informed approach directing members in creative, community-generated solutions to pressing local needs.
COMCorps members facilitate a yearlong nutrition education program, Live Healthy Kids, to 400 students each week, increasing knowledge of and taste preferences for healthy foods.
Members create and support social and physical environments that promote good health through activities that address the social determinants of health by providing life-enhancing resources: healthy food supply, gardening, social connectivity, transportation, and knowledge of healthy habits. Members promote a sense of community (social networks, social support, social participation, and/or community leadership) and increase access to programs that address poverty, childhood development, food insecurity, social exclusion, addiction, food, transportation, and health services. In every interaction, members embody and model safe, secure, stable relationships for children and adults.
COMCorps is where members turn passion into purpose. COMCorps strives for every member to have a transformative experience while serving. Anticipated member outcomes include a wider perspective on societal issues, an understanding of individuals who have had a life different than their own, a better understanding of self and unique skills brought to a variety of roles, greater confidence, an understanding of trauma-informed approaches to community care, and community collaboration.
