About Us
You have the power to change the lives of seniors in poverty.
1 in 3 older adults struggle to meet their basic needs. Your gift can help seniors secure good jobs, get the benefits they've earned, and stay connected to their communities.
AARP Foundation Experience Corps is made up of a network of program partners in cities and regions across the United States. While each of them adheres to our standards and faithfully delivers our evidence-based tutoring model, all program partners are unique in their history, affiliations, broader programmatic focus, and the demographics of their volunteers and students. Learn more about each of them below.
Hosted by: United Way of Greater Atlanta
Program Launch: 2019
United Way of Greater Atlanta has been serving the community for almost 120 years. It is one of the largest chapters within the United Way Worldwide network of more than 1,700 independent local chapters across the world.
Program Contact: Laura Miller, 404-527-3546
Hosted by: Elev8 Baltimore and The Y in Central Maryland
Program Launch: 2022
Elev8 Baltimore partners with schools, families and communities to ensure that every student is prepared for high school, college, career, and life.
Program Contact: George Buntin, 667-256-5004
The Y in Central Maryland is a mission-driven charitable organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual through programs that build healthy spirits, minds and bodies.
Program Contact: Shannon Kowal, Donald Eaddy
Hosted by: Literations
Program Launch: 1998
Literations drives educational equity through experienced community volunteers empowering young readers for lifelong learning. It envisions a day when all students, regardless of ZIP code, enter the fifth grade as proficient readers poised for academic success.
Program contacts: Main Office; 617-423-6633; Recruitment Office; 617-399-4621
Hosted by: Read to Succeed Buffalo
Program Launch: 2016
Read to Succeed Buffalo is committed to building a continuum of highly skilled practitioners and providing caregivers and teachers with resources that enable children in their care to reach their highest potential.
Program Contact: Anne Ryan, 716-843-8895; Julia Brueckl
Hosted by: Greater Cleveland Volunteers
Program Launch: 1997
Greater Cleveland Volunteers enriches the community and individuals through volunteer service. Since 1972, it has assisted local nonprofit organizations by providing support on one-time, short-term, or ongoing projects.
Program Contact: Charlotte Petrie, 216-391-9500 x 2119
Hosted by: Brilliant Detroit
Program Launch: 2022
Brilliant Detroit operates a unique delivery model designed with, for and by neighbors: It converts underutilized housing stock to create child and family centers in communities. This enables the provision of holistic services for children through evidence-based programs around health, family support and education.
Program Contact: Regina Reid, 313-410-2265
Hosted by: The EVSC Foundation of Evansville
Program Launch: 2008
The EVSC Foundation of Evansville has three main areas of focus: envision, engage, and empower. These areas guide all program and support offerings, ensuring teachers and students have access to wrap around supports needed to help all students thrive.
Program Contact: Keely Adams, 812-435-0933
Hosted by: United Way Central Georgia
Program Launch: 2016
United Way of Central Georgia's mission is to increase the organized capacity of people in its communities to care for one another and, by working collaboratively, to disrupt the cycle of poverty.
Program Contact: Tammie Collins, 478-745-4732 x 103, Sherri Flagg
Hosted by: City of Mesa
Program Launch: 2024
City of Mesa’s Education & Workforce Office builds partnerships among educational experts, industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, city services and community resources to continue to enrich and advance education and workforce opportunities for Mesa’s students and residents.
Program Contact: Catherine White, Sarah Tolar, 480-644-3830
Hosted by: Interfaith Volunteers (IVCG)
Program Launch: 2006
Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven (IVCG) has served the community for more than 40 years with a mission of neighbors helping neighbors live lives of connection and care with seniors at the heart.
Program Contact: Christine Hunter, 475-257-6534
Hosted by: City of Phoenix
Program Launch: 2015
Read on Phoenix (hosted by the City of Phoenix) is a public/private partnership of community stakeholders. Its goal is to ensure that every child will be able to read at or above grade level by the end of third grade, and it targets resources and effective practices to the highest-need communities.
Program Contact: Bri Rodriquez, 602-256-4388
Hosted by: Achieve Pinal
Program Launch: 2023
Achieve Pinal is a regional grassroots effort of education, government, business and other community partners committed to developing a competitive local workforce by improving educational attainment in Pinal County.
Program Contacts: Mike Bonafilia, 520-833-6386
Hosted by: Metropolitan Family Services
Program Launch: 1995
Metropolitan Family Service helps people move beyond the limitations of poverty, inequity and social isolation. The organization embraces innovation to create sustainable solutions that address disparities, promote equity and demonstrate respect for all individuals.
Program Contacts: Maruska Lynch, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, 503-290-9427; Jessica McLaren, Program Coordinator
Hosted by: Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center
Program Launch: 2016
The Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center assists immigrants, refugees and other underserved individuals in the greater Sacramento area to achieve economic self-sufficiency, social empowerment and cultural appreciation. The center accomplishes this mission by providing quality educational, vocational, human services and health programs.
Program Contact: Jasmine Runfal, Program Manager; (916) 750-6347
Hosted by: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
Program Launch: 2023
BGCGW serves children of the Greater Washington community by focusing on key elements for positive youth development—academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The organization works through high yield learning activities, targeted programs and facilitation of regular attendance.
Program Contact: Rob Coleman, 202-397-2582; Ayanna Holmes
AARP Foundation Experience Corps is an AmeriCorps National, Volunteer Generation Fund and VISTA grantee and receives funds through their AmeriCorps National and Volunteer Generation Fund programs. Additional support is provided by the Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Program.