My name is Carey Craig, and I’m excited to serve as Prosperity Indiana’s AmeriCorps Program Manager.

While Prosperity Indiana isn’t completely new to accommodating AmeriCorps Members, this is the first time our organization has led a statewide program funded by Serve Indiana and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). 

The Indiana Financial Capability Corps (IFCC) partners with Prosperity Indiana member organizations like Community Action Agencies, Community Development Corporations, local governments, and others to serve low-to-moderate income families and individuals, and who are interested in integrating financial capability into their existing programs. IFCC AmeriCorps Members assigned to participating host sites develop a strategic design for successful integration using a variety of resources to assist organizations in deciding on the best approach to maximize their impact while educating their clients. AmeriCorps members will provide a variety of necessary resources to help their service organization create community assessments, work flow charts, logic models, and action plans. Ultimately, the member will lead the organization to decide which approach to integration is best for their clients.  Prosperity Indiana is still looking for host sites.  If your organization is interested, please contact me at ccraig@prosperityindiana.org. 

Commonly known as the domestic Peace Corps, AmeriCorps is a national service program governed by the Corporation for National and Community Service (a federal agency) and administered by Serve Indiana (a state agency). AmeriCorps strengthens communities by involving people in service to meet local challenges.

Founded in 1993, AmeriCorps functions as a network of local, state, and national service programs that engages Americans in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, the environment, and human needs. AmeriCorps members serve with nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based and community organizations.

Much of my career has been spent in the public and nonprofit spheres and, in particular, the national and community service movement.  After a stint in consulting, I’m pleased to be returning to the nonprofit sector to lead the Indiana Financial Capability Corps.