Experience Corps, an award-winning national program, engages people over 55 in meeting their communities' greatest challenges. 2,000 Experience Corps members tutor and mentor in 19 cities across the country, providing literacy coaching, homework help, consistent role models and committed, caring attention.
Independent research shows that Experience Corps boosts student academic performance, helps schools and youth-serving organizations become more successful, and enhances the well-being of older adults in the process.
National and Regional Awards
- Fast Company Magazine 2007 and 2008 Social Capitalist Award
- MetLife Foundation Award of Achievement, 2008
- Partners for Livable Communities Bridge Builder Award, 2008
- United Way Creating Change Award, 2008
- Philadelphia City Council resolution for 10 years of excellence, 2008
- National Council on Aging Program of Excellence, 2006
- President's Service Award, 2006
- National Association of Development Organizations Innovation Award, 2005
- Maryland Governor's Service Award, 2004
- U.S. Administration on Aging Program Champion, 2004