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Brad Lander: “For every dollar provided through AmeriCorps, there's a $17…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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Brad Lander's Address on Trump Administration Budget Cuts Impacting New York City

Published | Video Starts at 21:57

Unfortunately, already $30 million in grants to New York and more than 1,000 of those New York City AmeriCorps members have been terminated without notice. Our calculations show that For every dollar provided through AmeriCorps, there's a $17 return on investment for communities. This is a place where New York City has really stepped up. An agency within the Mayor's office. NYC Service does some amazing work, coordinating placements, identifying nonprofits. (21:57–22:06)

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Asserts a $17 ROI for communities per dollar spent on AmeriCorps.

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