AmeriCorps NCCC volunteers, vital in disaster response and community projects, face early program exits due to operational changes imposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The cuts, influenced by the Trump administration's priorities, impact the program's ability to sustain operations, leaving volunteers with uncertain futures and potential loss of educational benefits.
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