Rep. Chellie Pingree is leading a Dear Colleague letter to Secretary Rubio about the grants freeze. You can see the text of the letter here. We ask that you please reach out to your Members of Congress to ask them to co-sign the letter.
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We need immediate action from Congress to demand the Department of State release these critical funds. We urge you to contact your Senators and Representatives and share the real impact of this funding freeze—on students, host families, and communities across the U.S.
We’re excited to share a new monthly resources calendar designed to support volunteers in host family recruitment efforts! You can now stay up-to-date with the tools and materials available each month.
If you are interested in learning about AFS students arriving in the fall and enjoy writing or have marketing experience, we’d love your help writing short bios for incoming students.
The AFS-USA Board of Directors is working to identify potential new directors for 3-year terms, starting in July 2025, who can provide strategic leadership to help the organization accomplish its priority goals. AFS-USA Board members provide oversight, insight, and foresight with a focus on strategic issues as they relate to the business environment in which […]
What are Sponsored Programs Host Family Recruitment Funds? What can these funds be used for? What are the restrictions on the use of these funds? Are there any design requirements? Does my Area Team need approval to use these funds? Can I use my Area Team’s credit card to purchase items? How will I seek reimbursement? Is it possible […]
Take a look at AFS-USA’s experience at the Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C.!
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This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Congratulations to Carol and John Baldo, along with their son Matthew and daughter Hilary, on receiving the prestigious Peggy and Art Howe Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by the global AFS organization!