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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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The Corps
The Ripple Effects of Mentorship: Bianca Samayoa
October 12, 2023

What does it really mean to have someone, a mentor, change your life? The concept of being part of that…

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Our Community
School Meals Support Student Success
October 10, 2023

October 9th marks the beginning of National School Lunch Week.  National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President…

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Our Impact
Creating impact, one event at a time: Behind the scenes with CYP’s Civic Engagement team
October 5, 2023

Keimahney Carlisle (pictured fourth, red jacket) writes about her experiences serving on Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team.  …

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Our Impact
Learn about a partnership to support students
October 4, 2023

A recently issued report from the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) shows a dramatic increase in the number of…

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Our Community
Four Lessons I Learned at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
September 28, 2023

  I’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago. I…

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Our Impact
Serving as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ student success coach
September 12, 2023

Earlier this year, we sat down with several Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles AmeriCorps members and alumni and asked them two…

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Our Impact
Three tips to connect with students this fall
August 31, 2023

Have you ever felt vulnerable or insecure when walking into a new environment? Especially at the start of a new…

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The Corps
Kicking Off Our 25th Year: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit is Back to School
August 30, 2023

  Our Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…

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Our Impact
Meet De’Andre L. Shepard, PhD!
August 15, 2023

Meet Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit’s Managing Director of Impact, De’Andre L. Shepard, PhD! De’Andre leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement…

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Education
Vote for Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s two panel ideas for SXSW EDU!
August 9, 2023

Your ballot counts! Help Â鶹ÊÓƵ bring together educators to discuss how to prioritize anti-racist research strategies in education.

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Benefits & Resources
Everything about housing and relocation for Â鶹ÊÓƵ
July 25, 2023

Many of our AmeriCorps members relocate to cities across the country to begin service, which takes time, energy and careful…

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Our Impact
Reflecting on a year of service: Sophia Torres
July 21, 2023

Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member Sophia Torres reflects on her first year of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles and why…

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