YCAP functions as multi‐site AmeriCorps project and works with local organizations to directly help build their capacity, systems and overall missions to serve the community. The AmeriCorps members within YCAP are involved in groundbreaking and influential work, and bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to their sponsoring organizations. We serve alongside non‐ profit service providers, school districts, local colleges, city governments and the faith‐based community to work on issues of at‐risk youth, the environment, homelessness, poverty, and purposefully engaging the region in service and volunteerism.