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Heart of Oregon Corps among organizations sharing in nearly $7 million in AmeriCorps funds WASHINGTON (KTVZ) Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that four organizations in Oregon will receive about $6.95 million in funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. “AmeriCorps volunteers build stronger communities and earn experience that often inspires a lifetime of service,” Wyden said. “These programs in Portland, Milwaukie and Bend are working hard to better their communities, and I’m positive will put the money to good use serving the people of Oregon.” “Programs like AmeriCorps are so critical because American is at its best when people come together to do what they can to help their fellow neighbors,” said Merkley. “I’m deeply grateful to our AmeriCorps volunteers for their work, and am pleased that this funding is headed to Bend, Portland, and Milwaukie to support their continued eff

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