COMCorps an AmeriCorps Program

09/16/2025

Look at all of this beautiful produce from the !! COMCorps member Kirsten is getting ready for her very first community food pantry with today from 5-6:30pm at 16 West Green Dr, Athens OH.

09/05/2025

What an amazing group of COMCorps members and supervisors! We spent the morning together at our annual site supervisor breakfast preparing for an amazing year of service in southeast Ohio. Members wrap up orientation on Monday and will be out serving at their sites for the next 11 months making a difference in their communities!

09/02/2025

‘Twas the night before orientation, and all through Grosvenor Hall West, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse. Service gear was folded on tables with care, in hopes service members soon would be there.

We are so excited to welcome TWENTY FIVE COMCorps members tomorrow! This will be our largest cohort in program history, and program staff have been preparing all summer for their arrival. Alumni, what is your favorite memory of COMCorps orientation? Tell us in the comments!

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

🌟 Ready for a life-changing adventure?🌟

Join COMCorps and become part of a community committed to serving others. Build your skills, make lifelong friends, and leave a lasting impact!

We have one open position in Washington County with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County Waterford location!

Contact us today about our open positions! https://linktr.ee/comcorps

07/30/2025

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!