Citizen Corps Affiliate Programs
Affiliate Programs & Organizations
Affiliate Programs and Organizations offer communities resources for public education, outreach, and training; represent volunteers interested in helping to make their community safer; or offer volunteer service opportunities to support first responders, disaster relief activities, and community safety efforts.
Affiliate Terms and Conditions
American Association of Community Colleges
The is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges, representing almost 1,200 two-year institutions and more than 11 million students. Nationally, community colleges enrol
l almost half (46%) of all U.S. undergraduates. Community colleges have taken the lead in Homeland Securi ty Education, with over 80% of police, fire and EMTs receiving their credentials from these institutions. AACC supports their membership through policy initiatives, innovative programs, research and information, professional development and other efforts.
The American Legion
Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion serves as an advocate for American's 
veterans, a friend of the U.S. military, a sponsor of community-based programs for young people, and a spokesman for patriotic values. Nearly 2.7 million men and women who served in the U.S. military during an official period of conflict are members, making The American Legion the nation's largest veterans groups, with approximately 14,500 American Legion Posts worldwide. Learn more by visiting www.legion.org.
The American Legion Auxiliary
The is the largest patriotic women's service organization in the world, with nearly 1 million members
. Affiliated with The American Legion and chartered by Congress in 1920, the Auxiliary is a veterans' service organization with members in nearly 10,000 American communities. The organization sponsors volunteer programs on the national and local levels, focusing on three major areas: veterans, young people and the community. Learn more by visiting www.legion-aux.org.
American Red Cross
For more than 122 years, the mission of the ARC has been to help people prevent, prepare for, and
respond to emergencies. A humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, the ARC is woven into the fabric of our communities with 940 chapters nationwide. In fulfilling its mission, ARC is empowering Americans to take practical steps to make families, neighborhoods, schools and workplaces safer, healthier and more resilient in the face of adversity. Through the Together We Prepare program, the ARC provides training for the public in community disaster preparedness and response; and lifesaving skills training (First Aid and CPR). The program also encourages people to donate blood and volunteer to help build community preparedness. Learn more by visiting www.redcross.org.
American Radio Relay League
The is a non-commercial membership association of radio amateurs organized for the promotion of 
interest in Amateur Radio communication and experimentation, for the establishment of networks to provide communications in the event of disasters or other emergencies, for the advancement of the public welfare, for the representation of the Radio Amateur in legislative and regulatory matters. ARRL is the principal organization representing the interests of the more than 650,000 U.S. Radio Amateurs. Because of its organized emergency communications capability, ARRL's Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) can be of valuable assistance in providing critical and essential communications during emergencies and disasters when normal lines of communication are disrupted. ARRL conducts emergency communications training and certifies proficiency in emergency communications skills. Learn more by visiting www.arrl.org.
Association of Public Television Stations
The is a nonprofit membership organization established in 1980 to support the continued growth an
d development of a strong and financially sound noncommercial television service for the American public. APTS provides advocacy for public television interests at the national level, as well as consistent leadership and information in marshaling support for its members: the nation's 356 public television stations. Learn more by visiting www.apts.org
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, non-profit corporation and is the civilian auxiliary of the
U.S. Air Force available to any department or agency in any branch of the Federal Government. Its corporate purposes include being an organization to encourage and develop by example the voluntary contribution of private citizens to the public welfare and to provide private citizens with adequate facilities to assist in meeting local and national emergencies. It does this, in part, by providing aerospace education, cadet training, and emergency response services through 1,600 local units nationwide. CAP supports Homeland Security efforts through memoranda of understanding with various federal, state and local government agencies under which its volunteer members provide coastal patrol, air/ground observation, radio communications and relay, aerial reconnaissance, air-to-ground photography, radiological monitoring, and disaster and damage assessment assets. Learn more by visiting www.cap.gov.
E9-1-1 Institute
E9-1-1 Institute is a non-profit organization that supports the Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus in 
promoting public education on E9-1-1 and emergency communications issues. The Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus was formed as a joint initiative to educate lawmakers, constituents, and committees about the importance of citizen-activated emergency response systems. E9-1-1 Institute serves as an information clearinghouse for policy makers at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as for interested parties and the general public. E-911 Institute is supported through member donations. Learn more by visiting www.e911institute.org.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA’s mission is to protect public health and to safeguard the natural environment. EPA provides 
leadership in the area of chemical safety through State Emergency Response Commissions (SERCs) and Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), which receive, manage, and use information about chemical hazards in the community to make residents safer. Learn more by visiting www.epa.gov.
Girl Scouts of the USA
The Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—
where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Girl Scouts of the USA was chartered by the United States Congress in 1950. Through membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a worldwide family of 10 million girls and adults in 145 countries. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Home Safety Council
The Home Safety Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping prevent the nearly 21 
million medical visits that occur on average each year from unintentional injuries in the home. Through national programs and partners across America, the HSC works to educate and empower families to take actions that help keep them safer in and around their homes. Through its charitable and educational projects, the HSC works with national safety-related organizations, home products suppliers, school systems, local fire departments, and volunteers across the country to improve home safety. Learn more by visiting www.homesafetycouncil.org.
Jaycees
The mission of Jaycees is to provide young people the opportunity to develop personal and 
leadership skills through local community action and organizational involvement while expanding the Junior Chamber movement. Through local chapters, the Jaycees have a long history of building and supporting communities across the nation, from playgrounds and parks to disaster relief. In today’s environment, all Jaycees and their chapters are being called to action to help step-up America’s homeland security efforts. Through their affiliation with Citizen Corps, the Jaycees will promote the formation of local Citizen Corps Councils through local Jaycee chapter participation and will assist these Councils with implementing the programs and practices associated with Citizen Corps. Learn more by visiting www.usjaycees.org.
Meals on Wheels Association of America
Meals On Wheels Association of America is the oldest and largest organization in the United States 
representing those who provide meal services to people in need. MOWAA works toward the social, physical, nutritional, and economic betterment of vulnerable Americans. With the guiding principle to help those men and women who are elderly, homebound, disabled, frail, or at risk, MOWAA provides the tools and information its state and local programs need to make a difference in the lives of others. It also gives cash grants to local senior meal programs throughout the country to assist in providing meals and other nutrition services. Learn more by visiting www.mowaa.org
Mercy Medical Airlift
Mercy Medical Airlift is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing charitable, long-distance air 
transportation ensuring patient access to distant specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. MMA is totally supported through charitable giving and the services of volunteer pilots and office assistants. Volunteer pilots link with other pilots nationally - together flying multiple thousands of needy patients each year. In times of emergency, volunteer pilots working within the Homeland Security Emergency Air Transportation System (HSEATS) program stand ready to transport small priority cargo and key emergency management personnel to needed destinations. Learn more by visiting www.mercymedical.org.
9/11 Day (formerly MyGoodDeed.org)
The mission of 9/11 Day (formerly My Good Deed) is to transform 9/11 into an annually recognized 
national day of voluntary service, and give individuals and organizations the power through dynamic online networking to make a difference in the world, one good deed at a time. Created by 9/11 families and friends shortly after the terrorist attacks on America, MyGoodDeed.org seeks to honor the thousands who were killed and injured on 9/11, to pay tribute to the many who aided in the rescue and recovery efforts, and to remember and rekindle the remarkable spirit of unity that existed in our nation in the days following 9/11. MyGoodDeed.org has developed a social cause online networking website to connect people with common social interests and to encourage participation in community service around 9/11 and throughout the year.
National Association for Search and Rescue
The National Association for Search and Rescue is a non-profit membership association dedicated to 
advancing professional, literary, and scientific knowledge in search and rescue and related fields. NASAR is comprised of thousands of paid and non-paid professionals interested in all aspects of search and rescue throughout the United States and around the world. NASAR has trained over 30,000 responders since 1989 utilizing its internationally respected SARTECH© Certification Program. NASAR is dedic ated to ensuring that volunteers (non-paid professionals) in search and rescue are as prepared as the career public safety personnel (fire, law and emergency medical services) with whom they work on a daily basis. Learn more by visiting www.nasar.org.
National Crime Prevention Council
NCPC's mission is to be the nation's leader in helping people keep themselves, their families, and 
their communities safe from crime. NCPC's strategic plan for 2007 through 2011 is centered on four goals: protect children and youth; partner with government and law enforcement to prevent crime; promote crime prevention and personal safety basics; and respond to emerging crime trends. NCPC publishes books, kits of camera-ready program materials, and informat ional and policy reports on a variety of crime prevention and community-building subjects and hosts two websites that offer crime prevention information for adults and children. NCPC offers training, technical assistance, and a national focus for crime prevention: it acts as secretariat for the Crime Prevention Coalition of America. NCPC also sponsors the National Crime Prevention Association, an individual membership association to promote resources and career development to crime prevention practitioners. It operates demonstration programs in schools, neighborhoods, and entire jurisdictions and takes a major leadership role in youth crime prevention and youth service. NCPC manages the McGruff "Take A Bite Out Of Crime" public service advertising campaign. Learn more by visiting www.ncpc.org. National Fire Protection Association The National Fire Protection Association is an international non-profit organization that seeks to reduce the burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. Learn more by visiting www.nfpa.org.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA conducts research and gathers data about the global oceans, atmosphere, space, and sun, 
and applies this knowledge to science and service that touch the lives of all Americans. NOAA’s National Weather Service is the primary source of weather data, forecasts and warnings for the United States. The NWS is the sole United States official voice for issuing warnings during life threatening weather situations and operates the NOAA Weather Radio network, which broadcasts weather and other hazard warnings, watches, forecasts and post-event information 24 hours a day. Learn more by visiting www.noaa.gov.
National Safety Council
The National Safety Council is a congressionally chartered national organization with a mission to 
educate and influence society to adopt safety, health, and environmental policies, practices, and procedures that prevent and mitigate human suffering and economic losses arising from preventable causes. The mission encompasses unintentional injuries on the job; highway, community and recreation safety; and all major causes of preventable injuries and deaths, including occupational and environmental health and general wellness. Along with its national advocacy, the Council carries out its mission on the community level through a network of Chapters, which are dedicated to promoting safety and health in all walks of life, 24 hours a day. Learn more by visiting www.nsc.org.
National Volunteer Fire Council
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is a non-profit membership association representing the
interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue service. The NVFC promotes and provides education and training for volunteer fire and EMS organizations, and provides representation on national standards setting committees and projects. NVFC also operates 1-800-FIRE-LINE, a toll free number which links interested citizens with volunteer emergency opportunities in their community. Learn more by visiting www.nvfc.org.
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is a coalition of 49 major national 
nonprofit and faith-based organizations with committed missions to domestic disaster-related services. With 38 years of respected experience, the National VOAD member agencies provide skilled direct services along the continuum from disaster prevention and preparation to response, recovery and mitigation. National VOAD serves its member agencies by coordinating planning efforts, enhancing response capabilities, and, when an incident occurs, facilitating comprehensive, coordinated volunteer response in partnership with emergency managers. This cooperative effort has proven to be the most effective way for a wide variety of volunteers and organizations to work together in a crisis. National VOAD members work tirelessly throughout the year to provide disaster services nationally to individuals and families impacted by all types of disasters. Services include clean-up, home repairs and rebuilding, sheltering, feeding, childcare, case management, emotional and spiritual care, financial assistance, communication, transportation of water and supplies, warehouse and donations management, and volunteer management. National VOAD agencies are a major catalyst in creating long-term recovery groups in communities across the nation and are often the last to leave a community stricken by disaster. In addition, National members foster cooperation, coordination, communication and collaboration among the member agencies and with government and private sector partners. The National VOAD model has been replicated in 55 states and US territories, and several hundred regional and local VOADs. Learn more by visiting www.nvoad.org.
Operation HOPE, Inc.
Operation HOPE, Inc. (OHI) is a non-profit organization providing economic education for America's
inner city communities. HOPE Coalition America (HCA) is an initiative of OHI, which provides free and compassionate economic counseling to businesses and families to help them prepare for and recover from major disasters or emergencies. Created after the September 11th attack on America and supported by America's leading financial institutions, HCA serves as a resource network of banking, financial services, legal, insurance, higher education, social service, and community development professionals committed to providing practical information and tools for disaster planning and to helping those affected by disaster rebuild their financial life. One such tool is the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK), which helps uses identify and organize key financial records to minimize the financial impact of a natural disaster or national emergency. Learn more by visiting www.operationhope.org.
Points of Light Institute and the HandsOn Network
Points of Light Institute was created by the merger of the Points of Light Foundation and HandsOn
Network in August 2007. The result is a powerful, integrated national organization with a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving. To realize this vision, Points of Light Institute operates three dynamic business units that share a mission to inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world; HandsOn Network, Mission Fish and Civic Incubator, which provide a variety of ways for people to participate in local, national and global communities. HandsOn Network, the leading business unit and activating, volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, creates opportunities for people and organizations to apply their interests and passions to make a difference in their communities. At the center of HandsOn Network are nearly 250 affiliates that service in all 50 states and 12 international communities in nine countries. To learn more, visit www.handsonnetwork.org.
U.S. Department of Education Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools
U.S. Department of Education Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools (OSDFS) administers, 
coordinates, and recommends policy for improving the quality and excellence of programs and activities that are designed to provide financial and technical assistance for drug and violence prevention and to promote the health and well being of students in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education. Additional areas of focus include student-led crime prevention; health, mental health, environmental health, and physical education programs; crisis planning and emergency planning, including natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts; and programs relating to citizenship and civics education. Learn more by visiting www.ed.gov/offices/OSDFS.
United States Power Squadrons
The United States Power Squadrons (US Power Squadrons), organized in 1914, is a non profit, 
educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects. US Power Squadrons members are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education. USPS has 45,000 members organized into 450 squadrons across the country and in US territories. US Power Squadrons is America's largest non-profit boating organization and has been honored by three US presidents for its civic contributions. US Power Squadrons activities involve the three primary objectives: community service, continuing education, and enjoying the friendship and camaraderie of our fellow members.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The VFW is the nation's oldest major organization serving veterans and their communities. The 2.6 
million members of the VFW and its auxiliaries have a rich tradition of enhancing the lives of millions through its community service programs and special projects. A commitment to volunteerism is a cornerstone of the VFW, with a particular focus on programs that build stronger communities by promoting education, civic pride, civic responsibility and an appreciation for America's history and traditions. Learn more by visiting www.vfw.org.
