Our stories
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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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ Basic Training Academy (BTA), I encountered many remarkable experiences that contributed to profound personal and professional growth….
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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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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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, writes about his personal experiences that drew him to service. …
Read the storyMeet 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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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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Learn from two Â鶹ÊÓƵ alums about how boundaries and healthy approaches to self-care helped them better support students.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio is thrilled to welcome our new 2023-24 AmeriCorps member class! This year we have 58 total…
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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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