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mopinko

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5. we also have americorp.

Reply to mwmisses4289 (Reply #1)

Wed Oct 1, 2025, 08:30 AM

Oct 1

at least i think we still do. they tried to axe it, but i think they lost in court.
i wd def support a yr of mandatory service. my very lost kid did a yr in americorp and it turned his life around.
i also have several friends who served in the peace corp. they all went on to serve in nonprofits all their lives.

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My conspiracy theory [View all] 4bonhoffer Oct 1 OP

We have that. It's called the Peace Corps. mwmisses4289 Oct 1 #1

It would have to be mandatory HAB911 Oct 1 #2

we also have americorp. mopinko Oct 1 #5

I get your point. Being from rural Ohio, other than a black lady that worked as a housekeeper doc03 Oct 1 #3

I have a Singaporean friend. Phoenix61 Oct 1 #4