Ampact Blog
Making a Difference for Our Newest Neighbors
Legal Services Navigator, Veronica, looks back on her year of service helping immigrants and refugees adapt to live in Minnesota.
Survivor Finds New Ways to Support Others Through Housing Advocacy
“Helping someone in need is my passion; that’s the heart of it,” says Priscilla, a domestic abuse survivor and Housing Resource Navigator. She's about to start her third year with Heading Home Corps and is excited to support others through her advocacy.
Bridging Cultures and Supporting New Immigrants
Resettlement Corps member, Debisa has used his language skills and teaching background to communicate with new Minnesota residents, helping them adjust to life in America and integrate into the community.
Charting a Course for a Public Health Career
In just one year, Ethan graduated college, served in Public Health Corps , and landed a full-time position in his county’s public health department!
Director’s Perspective: Claudia Diggs on Partnering with Heading Home Corps
Community Junction is a community organization based in Hennepin County, Minnesota focused on the intersections of housing, health, and well-being. To further their work assisting people with housing stability, this fall they will become the newest organization to partner with Heading Home Corps! Read Director Claudia Digg’s perspective on their work.
Reading Corps and Math Corps Awarded Design Badges from Stanford University Initiative
We are proud to announce that our tutoring program has received the prestigious NSSA Tutoring Program Design Badge! This Badge represents a research-based review of our program's design, providing valuable feedback and recognition from experts.