Community Economic Development Association Of Michigan

Cedam manages the community development fellowship with support from the michigan economic development corporation (medc). Fellows are placed in communities engaged or certified in redevelopment ready communities (rrc) for fifteen months and work on a variety of projects to expand organizational capacity, increase local collaboration, and remove barriers to development.

80,000 americans use americorps national community service programs to give back to their communities every year. During their service, members receive invaluable professional development in the nonprofit sector, an education award matching the pell grant and a living allowance.americorps programs do more than move communities forward; they serve their members by creating jobs and providing pathways to opportunity for people entering the nonprofit field. Americorps places thousands of americans into intensive service positions where they learn valuable work skills, earn money for education, and develop an appreciation for citizenship.