Building Change in Rockford: ZION Development

Back to main blog page » BREAKING IT DOWN: THE ACRONYMS AND THE MISSION ZION Development Corporation (ZDC) is a community development corporation (CDC) of Rockford Illinois that was founded as an offshoot of the Zion Lutheran Church’s (ZLC) outreach programs in 1982....

Why We Volunteer on MLK Day

Back to main blog page » Every year, thousands of Americans volunteer on January 16th as a sign of respect and admiration for the work and dedication of Dr. King’s philanthropy and activism, which inspired a nation to demand change. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was only...

A Tribute to 9/11 and AmeriCorps

A Tribute to 9/11 and AmeriCorps by Tanya Burgess Never Forget. A creed adapted for a tragedy that demanded remembrance, and what better way to remember than to serve? On September 11th, 2001 four passenger airliners were hijacked by terrorists. Two of the planes were...

VISTA Positions Available: Start Service in November

We still have VISTA positions open at the following locations with start dates in November! These sites are: Access Living DuPage Homeownership Center Housing Authority of Cook County HOPE Fair Housing Center Mid Central Community Action ZION Development Corporation...