WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The AmeriCorps announced that it expects to award a grant for the expansion of the Senior Companion Program. The agency description of the grant states: "AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country's most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizati more ST