The Impact and Sustainability of an Intervention of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps into Communities

This CSD Civic Service Research Fellows study used Social Network Analysis as a tool to assess the effect of national service programs at the community level. Specifically, the study measured the community-level impacts of the work accomplished by AmeriCorps volunteers in three U.S. cities. The findings show that the program can increase social capital by diversifying and bridging community network ties.

Funding Partner: Ford Foundation

Principal Investigators

Amanda Moore McBride

CSD Faculty Director; ​University of Denver
Civic Engagement and Service

Danielle M. Vogenbeck, 2005-2008 CSD research fellow

Project Director

Lissa Johnson

CSD Associate Director; Director of Administration and Research;
Co-Director Financial Capability and Asset Building

• Email: ejohnson@wustl.edu