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2024-2025 TMA Civic Fellows meet with Office of Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). From left: Bongani Ndebele (George Washington University), Angie Jones (Carroll Community College), Jade Bennett (Senator Van Hollen’s Office), Sewell Cooper (Johns Hopkins University), Sabrina Pereira (University of Baltimore), Madline Yates (TMA), Kya Moore (Baltimore City Community College), Martha Fitzpatrick Bishai (TMA), Nadia …

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TMA AmeriCorps VISTA members are driving transformative change by bridging higher education and community partnerships. This quarter, they’ve advanced food security, built JEDI resources, and fostered sustainable solutions addressing critical social challenges. Discover how these impactful collaborations are empowering communities to thrive

Harris Wofford’s life was profoundly shaped by his encounters with Mahatma Gandhi and his commitment to civil rights and public service. From advising Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement to helping create the Peace Corps and leading AmeriCorps, Wofford championed Gandhian principles of nonviolence and service. As a U.S. Senator, he co-authored the King Holiday and Service Act with John Lewis, transforming MLK Day into a national day of service, ensuring that Dr. King’s legacy inspires action and community engagement.