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

Harrison Evers is a first year AmeriCorps member serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo as a student success coach, where he…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is releasing a new resource for practitioners, The Power of Student Success Coaches in Community Schools. This guide…
Read the storyWe are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dallas’ continued commitment to providing invaluable support to students…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ L.A. alum, Erin Willis (’17 and ’18), shared her story of impact and reflected on her years as…
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Growing up is hard. It’s filled with unexpected hurdles, setbacks, and falls. But most importantly, with age comes growth. It’s…
Read the storyEvery year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Greater Boston’s Civic Engagement (BCE) team leverages the power of thousands of volunteers to improve the…
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This year marks a momentous time in AmeriCorps’ legacy – thirty years of commitment to national service. At its…
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What does it really mean to have someone, a mentor, change your life? The concept of being part of that…
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Focusing on self-care is essential for everyone, especially those with a mental health condition. It is a fundamental human right…
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I dedicated my Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Red jacket to the kids I work with at Jacksonville Elementary. These wonderful children have…
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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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Keimahney Carlisle (pictured fourth, red jacket) writes about her experiences serving on Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team. …
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