AmeriCorps Cuts Force Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis to Scramble
After DOGE cut $400 million in AmeriCorps grants, nonprofits in Indianapolis are feeling the squeeze, reports WRTV:
“When we lose that funding, we lose the support that provides that safe place for kids,” Maggie A. Lewis, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis, stated.
With the funding cuts, the organization is feeling the effects.
“We’ve lost the funding, so we are making adjustments now. Our staff builds vital relationships with our youth every day,” Lewis added.
The repercussions of the cuts are stark. Staff members say they are now tasked with taking on the roles of multiple people to ensure that children receive the attention and support they need, as families share their concerns.
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