2023-2024 Community Builder Program
In 2019, SBPC partnered with AmeriCorps to launched the Souris Basin Community Builder Program to better meet the needs of rural communities.
Through the Community Builder Program, SBPC works with local nonprofits and state agencies throughout North Dakota. The partnering organizations are known as AmeriCorps host sites. The goal of our AmeriCorps project is to increase the capacity of North Dakota's public and non-profit sectors. With the help of AmeriCorps members, the Community Builder Program empowers North Dakota communities to create economic opportunities, healthier communities, and equitable access to education which in turn builds communities across our region.
A Year in Review
15 unique AmeriCorps service opportunities were offered to new or returning members across North Dakota at 11 different host sites.
3 host sites advertised/recruited for more than one service opportunity.
10 of the 11 host sites were returning partners.
Returning Host Sites:
Bismarck Dream Center
Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS),
Great Plains Food Bank (GPFB)
Minot Area Council of the Arts (MACA)
Minotauros Booster Club
New Town Chamber
Project BEE
Western Wellness Foundation (Best Friends Mentoring Program)
Vision West
New Host Sites:
Souris Valley United Way
Of the 15 open service opportunities, 9 AmeriCorps members were recruited as STATE and VISTA members with 7 successful service terms. 1 VISTA Member served two host sites.
Project Highlights
We retained two members for second service terms with their host sites within the 23-24 program year.
2 of 2 VISTA Members successfully completed their 12-month service commitment serving 3 host sites.
Two additional State members from the 23-24 program year were retained for second service terms in the upcoming 24-25 program year.
Members completed 7,596 service hours
Members earned $111, 321 in living stipends
Members earned $34,110.90 in education awards
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