"It's like a job. You have goals. You see results" -Yuriy, Experience Corps Member

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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 22 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

More awards

"The idea behind Experience Corps is to redefine how America sees an aging population: as a resource rather than a burden. And to use this resource to solve America's problems." Philadelphia Enquirer

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Experience Corps will join
Service Nation´s
Day of Action
September 27, 2008