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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Getting to know Seattle
March 22, 2023

We are so excited to have you here! From beautiful parks and beaches to museums and art galleries, Seattle is…

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Benefits & Resources
Transportation

Topics include: Commuting in Seattle Transportation benefit Using your ORCA card   Commuting in Seattle Taking public transit Buses: Buses…

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Benefits & Resources
Uniform

Topics include: Why do we wear uniforms? Uniform pieces Do I have to wear the uniform every day? When will…

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Two Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Tulsa AmeriCorps members prepare to greet students as the buses arrive
Benefits & Resources
FAQs about the Continuation of Service Benefit

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ strives to offer continued support to its AmeriCorps members. Read on to learn more about our new Continuation…

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An AmeriCorps member smiles at the camera with a student.
Education
Why building trust in schools matters
March 13, 2023

The Everyone Graduates Center’s multi-year research project on Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s holistic support services shows how our approach increases trust in…

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Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 101: Literacy Tutoring
February 28, 2023

This blog was updated in January 2024 to reflect the School District of Philadelphia’s changing literacy curriculum.  AmeriCorps members at…

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students and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members at Mabelvale Elementary School in Little Rock
Education
New resource to expand educational opportunity for students

Together with a core group of leading organizations that includes Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, the National Partnership for Student Success releases a…

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Our Alumni
How a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Recruiter Changed My Life
February 27, 2023

After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, I was unsure of what I wanted to do. I ended…

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Cadence Pentheny (New Hampshire '17, '18) 2022 Distinguished Young Alum award recipient
Our Alumni
Celebrating Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Cadence Pentheny
February 21, 2023

Cadence Pentheny, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Hampshire ‘17, ‘18, awarded the 2022 Alumni Leadership Award for their dedication to social justice.

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philly Love Stories
February 14, 2023

For many Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps members, the relationships formed through their year of service can have a lifechanging…

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The Corps
Balancing a part-time job with your service year: A guide to working while serving
January 30, 2023

First-Year ACM Taryn Painter (back row, second from left) with her Kensington High School team. To support AmeriCorps members, City…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock Announces Two New Managers
January 27, 2023

Hires Include Former AmeriCorps Member and Local Educator    LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 3, 2023) – Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners