Report for America

Report for America is a national service program based in New York, New York. They employ 77 individuals and are classified as a non-profit organization. Established in 2017, Report for America operates as an initiative of The GroundTruth Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit media organization. Report for America addresses the issue of under-covered communities and topics by placing skilled emerging journalists within local newsrooms across the United States. Their mission is to provide communities with the essential information needed for improvement, hold influential institutions accountable, and foster trust in media outlets. Through donor funding, Report for America is pioneering a sustainable model for supporting local journalism. The program aims to equip journalists with the resources and training necessary to effectively report on crucial issues facing their communities. Learn more about Report for America's work by visiting their website at reportforamerica.org.