JustServe AmeriCorps was founded in 1994 at the inception of AmeriCorps. Originally known as “Seattle JustServe AmeriCorps,” the program was one of five youth violence prevention AmeriCorps teams sponsored by the Department of Justice… thus the name!

JustServe operated as an AmeriCorps program sponsored by Solid Ground, with a major partnership from the Seattle Police Department, from 1994 to 2012. During that time, more than 750 adults of all ages and backgrounds have contributed a year of their lives to social justice and violence prevention through JustServe.

Click below for some powerful stories that show how JustServe AmeriCorps Members make a difference in our communities:

• Troubled youth leads to a career of helping (by Mary Swift, Seattle P-I, 5/20/07): A story about 06/07 Member Cammie Carl (pictured above) and her efforts to save the world, one youth at a time.
• A 'katalyst' for change (by Mike Buchman, Solid Ground's July '07 Groundviews newsletter): A story about 06/07 Member Kirby Grey and her work training youth in the Hip Hop arts as a meaningful alternative to violence and stagnation through personal expression.
• JustServe Highlights & Accomplishments: Check out what JustServe Members have been up to for the past 15 years!

JustServe on the Solid Ground Blog:

• I love my experience at JustServe AmeriCorps (by Alex Montances, 4/16/10)
• Foosbalternative to Violence (by Mike Buchman, 3/24/10)
• Everybody talks about reforming the justice system, here is something YOU can do... (by Mike Buchman, 1/5/10)