Congresswoman Robin Kelly celebrated a $45,180 federal grant awarded to Governors State University to support a new AmeriCorps VISTA project.
Kelly’s district includes Homewood and Flossmoor.
Governors State University’s VISTA project will double the current capacity of the Jaguar Jumps program, which serves students with disabilities, and provide wrap-around services to 650 veterans.
In addition to these funds, AmeriCorps will also provide education scholarships to AmeriCorps VISTA members to support college tuition, vocational training, and student loan repayment.
“I am thrilled to see federal resources brought back to critical institutions like Governors State University,” Kelly said. “I’m proud to support the AmeriCorps VISTA program and bring federal dollars to Illinois to support our students, our veterans, and our communities.”