Report for America responds to challenges facing local news by placing 107 journalists in newsrooms across the country The corps members, including 14 CatchLight photojournalist Fellows, begin their service in July, growing the active local reporting corps to 187 May 21, 2025 – Report for America announced today the placement of 107 journalists in newsrooms
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Celebrating World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day is a vital reminder of the importance of independent journalism and the essential role a free press plays in society. As we mark the global observance of this day, we recognize the courageous work of corps members who leverage their reporting to keep the public informed, and uncover truth. Read some
Report for America Celebrates 2025 Student Journalism Awards
On April 24, 2025, Report for America recognized the work of young student journalists across the country during its Student Journalism Awards ceremony. Entries came from youth being mentored by current Report for America corps members who, as a result of our national service mission, volunteer their time in the community where they work. The
Earth Day 2025: Interviews with Report for America’s Environmental Reporters
This Earth Day, we are honored to highlight three Report for America corps members who, through their reporting, bring attention to overlooked environmental issues, empower communities to demand accountability, and keep the climate conversation at the forefront of policymaking. These corps members spoke with us about the importance of environmental coverage in their communities. Your support
Celebrating 2025 International Women’s Day
Cher’Don Reynolds, President and CEO of She Prints It, walks past her wall of inspirational female CEOs in her basement production studio in Lithonia on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. (Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) This year’s #International Women’s Day theme is accelerating action for gender equality. In partnership with Report for the World, we’re
Uplifting Black History Month
A photo of Tamorris Carter sitting next to a statue of Rosa Parks while on a field trip to Dallas hangs on the bulletin board at the Sunflower County Freedom Project. Andrea Morales/ MLK50 This Black History Month, Report for America is honored to uplift select reporting from corps members covering Black voices and communities,
Report for America announces 100+ newsroom partners and the opening of new corps member applications
Report for America announces 100+ newsroom partners and the opening of new corps member applications Selections include 66 local newsroom partners and corps member positions, 37 accelerator program participants, with expanded photojournalist and education reporter opportunities still to be announced December 17, 2024 – Report for America announced today several new partnership and program developments
Report for America announces expansion of model, invigorated future for local news
Knight Foundation invests $20 million in the next generation of journalists, local newsrooms December 12, 2024 — Report for America has received a $20 million investment from the Knight Foundation to expand its innovative model of journalist recruitment and newsroom partnerships and increase trustworthiness of local journalism. The multi-year commitment comes at a critical time
Report for America applauds Press Forward and its $20 million investment in local news outlets
October 22, 2024 – Citing a shared mission, Report for America celebrates a recent investment of $20 million by Press Forward in 205 local news outlets, including one in every state and 23 current Report for America partners. Press Forward is a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms, close longstanding
Pilot program aims to boost local newsroom sustainability
October 8, 2024 – Since 2017, Report for America has supported nearly 400 newsrooms, helping them collectively raise $30 million from within their communities to become more sustainable. The nonprofit journalism program now aims to use its experience and resources to help other newsrooms achieve greater sustainability through its new pilot “accelerator program.” Through the