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The American Connection Corps at a Glance
The American Connection Corps, a place-based national service AmeriCorps program of Lead for America, is dedicated to bridging the digital divide in communities across the United States. By placing passionate service members in digitally disconnected areas, we help individuals and families access critical resources, build stronger social connections, and unlock economic opportunities in the digital age.
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We focus on creating lasting impact by empowering communities to thrive in a connected world, fostering a network of dynamic leaders with deep ties to the places they serve. As one of the leading initiatives addressing digital access, the American Connection Corps is at the forefront of ensuring every community has the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.
Referring to Us
Please spell out “American Connection Corps” on the first reference. In subsequent references within the same communication, you can reference "the program". Please make an effort to spell out the full program title rather than abbreviating it to an acronym.
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When referring to individuals serving in our program, use “American Connection Corps Members” on the first reference. In subsequent references within the same communication, you may use “corps Members” (noting capitalization) or “Members.”
Talking About Our Program
Use the following description of us in press releases or formal publications.
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The American Connection Corps is a national service AmeriCorps program of Lead for America, dedicated to bridging the digital divide and fostering stronger, more connected communities. We place passionate service Members in digitally disconnected areas to help expand access to digital tools, social networks, and economic opportunities.
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The American Connection Corps empowers its Members and the communities they serve to address digital disparities and create lasting change. To learn more, visit americanconnectioncorps.org.
Linking to Us
If you’re writing about the American Connection Corps, we encourage you to link to our website to ensure readers can learn more about our program, mission, and impact. Including a direct link to americanconnectioncorps.org in articles, blog posts, or press releases helps provide additional context about our work and how communities benefit from expanded digital access.
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For media inquiries or additional resources, please reach out to Annika Wooton.
Follow Us on Social Media!
Follow us on social media to stay updated on our latest initiatives, success stories, and opportunities to get involved and subscribe to our Substack for in-depth updates and reflections from our staff, Members, and community partners.
If you’re posting about us, tag @AmericanConnectionCorps on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.
Our Brand Toolkit
We’ve got everything you need to represent the American Connection Corps accurately and professionally.
Whether you’re featuring us in a presentation, article, or other materials, you’ll find our approved logos and photos below, along with guidelines to keep everything looking sharp.
Our Logo
Download the version of our logo that works best for your needs:
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EPS files: Perfect for professionally printed materials.
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JPEG or PNG files: Great for digital or general use.
Be sure to follow our logo guidelines to ensure our brand shines consistently across all platforms.
Our Photos
Need a photo of an American Connection Corps Member or event? We’ve got you covered. We organize photos from our events, trainings, and Member service in albums on our Flickr page. Just remember:
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Don’t alter the likeness of individuals in the photos (cropping is fine, but no major edits).
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No resale or inappropriate use—represent our program, people, and brand with respect and integrity.