NCCC FEMA Corps Blue 1

If you are thinking about joining AmeriCorps, I hope you are ready not to only gain experience but to gain a family. All of these photos were taken over the last few years, after our term ended. They include not only people from Blue 1, but pictures of other volunteers in our Corps. Also it includes AmeriCorps members who served at a different times and in different programs that I just have met along the way. AmeriCorps helps you make connections and thrive in a way that I didn't even know was possible. So if you thinking about joining, DO IT! I know it was the best decision I ever made in my life. -Laura

We wish you a 2017 full of love and cheesy jokes and jelly fish high fives. Although we've been spread across the country since graduation, we've remained close and continue to get things done for America. Nikki works with foster kids as a CASA in San Diego and Laura is the tazmanian devil of impact, bettering Arizona in positions with the Natural History Museum and the community engagement department with the city of Mesa. We hope to give more detailed updates for anyone interested soon. Cheers, Blue 1

This is Rae and I am proud to say November 11 I will be reminiscing back to the good old days at Extended Stay America.I currently work for a company conducting a study with the Department of Health and Human Services. I get to travel around doing exciting research. I'm glad I could book a hotel in Omaha that is close to my heart. I'm excited to grab some granola bars for breakfast and work snacks. I might get some P.T at the gym. I love you all Blue 1 alums.

Ebony paid me a visit last night for some dinner and much-needed mentoring! It was great to see ya :)

Had 2 people from my home town ask me how to join both FEMA Corps and traditional. We made an impact guys! I couldn't find applications open for FEMA TL starting in Aug. If anyone one has info on this or a link can you send it 2 me? Thanks! -Laura

Update: Chris Couch and his new team FEMA Green 2 will leave for their first deployment tomorrow morning! Green Two will assist with various logistics tasks at FEMA's Region X Headquarters in Bothell, Washington! Follow Chris and his new team throughout the year on their new Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1482372838650317

FEMA Blue One Alumna Update: Meanwhile, back in the frozen tundra of Minnesota, Taylor is pursuing her dream of becoming an entrepreneur! Her family started up their own real estate solutions company called Journey Home, LLC. Essentially, she is revitalizing distressed neighbors by purchasing a home with cash, overseeing the renovation, and selling the home. Taylor's goal in the future is to use this business as a vehicle to give back. She wants to do at least one pro bono r...enovation a year for a family that needs it. If you're interested, you can check out a little more on what they do by visiting their Facebook page or even shoot Tay a message. I hope all is well and love you all! www.facebook.com/JourneyHomeLLC

FEMA BLUE 1 Alumna update: I have continued the 3 days a week Physical Training in Centerville, Iowa. Altogether I have lost 120 pounds. Thank you to everyone who inspired and encouraged me during my healthy lifestyle change. I miss you all. ~Rae

The FEMA Blue 1 family would like to wish a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our fearless Leader Ebony McElroy! Ebony is currently working and living in the rainy state of Washington, far away from her sunny Southern California roots. After FEMA Corps Ebony decided to continue to pursue Emergency Management and Service. While working a full-time job, she is taking classes at Pierce College in Homeland Security/Emergency Management and is part of the Emerging Leaders Academy, which exp...lores leadership through service learning and the principles of servant leadership. She is currently in the process of completing her transfer admission application to the University of Washington to complete her degree in Community, Environment and Planning. Ebony hopes to one day work with communities effected by disasters in the recovery process. We know she will do well and we wish her the Best!! See more

Hello 2014! Last year at this time we didn't know what to expect. who knew that a 10 people from all across the country would become a family. But we did with amazing highs and some heartbreak, but just as with any good family we stuck together. We have all gone on to new adventures and just like with 2013 we have great expectations for 2014. Thanks to our family and friends who supported us through the year. We love you and wish you the BEST in 2014 - Love the FEMA Blue 1 Family

From The FEMA Blue 1 Family to each of you. A very Merry Christmas. Hugs and Love. Be Safe!