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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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An AmeriCorps member watches students board school buses
Benefits & Resources
Four car-friendly Â鶹ÊÓƵ sites
January 18, 2022

Not all cities have robust public transit systems, so it may be best to commute by car for some sites….

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ literacy
Education
Become a stronger literacy coach
January 11, 2022

Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member on busy city street
Benefits & Resources
4 Â鶹ÊÓƵ sites with public transportation passes
December 28, 2021

You won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…

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A team of Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members stand with their hands in the center of a circle, ready to do a spirit break
Benefits & Resources
Get registration day ready with Â鶹ÊÓƵ
December 9, 2021

You’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ in the classroom
Benefits & Resources
Five exclusive Â鶹ÊÓƵ college scholarships
November 30, 2021

Thinking about college after Â鶹ÊÓƵ service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…

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Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Builds Relationships for Life
November 10, 2021

When I joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…

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Benefits & Resources
Deepening our impact with the Steans Family Foundation
October 25, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member in school service
Benefits & Resources
Top things you should know about Â鶹ÊÓƵ before applying
September 2, 2021

Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Here…

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Our Alumni
Meet Brandon Chaderton: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alum and Presidential Appointee
August 23, 2021

Whether serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…

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AmeriCorps member Samantha Richard poses in the classroom with a book she plans to read to her first grade students.
The Corps
5 Things I Wish I Knew
August 3, 2021

Each year, Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members and alumni in school
Our Alumni
Meet educator and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Bianca Lynch (Washington D.C. ’03)
July 23, 2021

“The structure of Â鶹ÊÓƵ is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps red jacket
Benefits & Resources
4 ways to stretch your AmeriCorps stipend
July 20, 2021

When you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners