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

In the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, a powerful initiative is taking root to transform the future of education and…
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Imagine seeing a loved one for the first time in a long time. High spirits and good energy filled the…
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Have you ever felt vulnerable or insecure when walking into a new environment? Especially at the start of a new…
Read the storyOur Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…
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As we gear up for another transformative year of service and impact, we are thrilled to welcome over 50 passionate…
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Cameron Cheatham, incoming 2023-24 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, writes about his personal experiences that drew him to service. …
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Your ballot counts! Help Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ bring together educators to discuss how to prioritize anti-racist research strategies in education.
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Learn from two Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alums about how boundaries and healthy approaches to self-care helped them better support students.
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio is thrilled to welcome our new 2023-24 AmeriCorps member class! This year we have 58 total…
Read the storyEmilio Monahan, who just completed his first year of service and will return next year on the Civic Engagement team,…
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AmeriCorps members pose in front of the “I Love Philly” sign at LOVE Park, 2019. Making the decision to…
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How can we ensure students have positive learning experiences while challenging them too? Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ encourages students to own their…
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