Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Throughout the school year, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….
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Meet Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans alum Jessica Ramirez! Jessica served as an AmeriCorps member at the Baptist Community Ministries team…
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Meet AmeriCorps member Ju White! He proudly serves as a senior AmeriCorps member and Service Leader with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New…
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Each year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…
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Today Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans celebrates Future Teachers of America Day! Every year, 20% of our AmeriCorps members become teachers…
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We are thrilled to share a few highlights and shout-outs for our six school teams. Even in the face of…
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What 3 first graders have to tell you about serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ They may be little, but they have…
Read the storyIn 2017, Brad Montague, creator of the popular YouTube series Kid President, gave a talk on how to be a…
Read the storyAt my Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ partner school, AmeriCorps members provide at-risk students with routine and personalized interventions throughout the year. Interventions…
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Those who serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ spend long days devoting their time and effort to helping schools and communities throughout…
Read the storyOur Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members make a difference in students’ lives! Kathleen McShane proudly serves at Langston Hughes Academy. She…
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Meet AmeriCorps member Julia Mattingly! She proudly serves at Arthur Ashe Charter School where she works all day, every day…
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