VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)

VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national service program that aims to fight poverty in the United States. Established in 1965, VISTA recruits and places volunteers in low-income communities, where they work on various projects to improve social and economic conditions. Volunteers commit to a year of service, focusing on projects such as education, health, and community development. VISTA members receive a small living stipend and may earn an education award for their service. The program emphasizes the importance of community empowerment and grassroots solutions to address poverty and its underlying causes.