The mission of the Redwood Community Action Agency AmeriCorps program is to increase school success and ongoing participation of disengaged youth targeted by schools and community agencies working in partnership with AmeriCorps.

Straight Up AmeriCorps members work directly with Humboldt County youth at a variety of host sites such as schools, community centers, and in outreach and shelter programs. Although each AmeriCorps host site within the Straight Up AmeriCorps partnership has unique attributes, all members are involved in direct service with youth through mentoring, service learning and supplemental learning projects, and/or coordinating after school programs. Members also serve the community in building partnerships, demonstrating leadership, promoting a service ethic and creating service opportunities for community volunteers of all ages.

The Straight Up AmeriCorps Program of Redwood Community Action Agency serves K-12th grade youth by placing AmeriCorps members with local schools and community agencies throughout Humboldt County. Straight Up AmeriCorps members serve as academic mentors to the children and youth at their site, providing one-on-one and small group mentoring, as well as large group activities. During after-school programs, Straight Up AmeriCorps members coordinate Health and Wellness activities. AmeriCorps members also design activities that encourage students to become engaged in school and community service, with the overall goal of school success for Humboldt County youth.