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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members who are interested in serving another year have the opportunity to apply for the civic engagement…
Read the storyOne of the most interesting parts of service is the people that you meet along the way. From the staff…
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The best thing about serving with the same students for two years is that you’re able to see a more…
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Thinking about applying to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ, but not sure where? Well, lucky for you, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is serving…
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Hello there! My name is Mark Nealon and I am the proud Team Leader this year at Brighton High School,…
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Students at Hartranft Elementary School eagerly greet Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly AmeriCorps members. In this new ongoing series, we’ll take…
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On October 9th, The Los Angeles Rams honored Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles Program Manager and alum, Silvia Fausto, during their…
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My grandmother in Nepal, a matriarch in her own right, was a teacher – and always told us that…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio hosted its annual Opening Day, Friday, September 9th at the beautiful Magnolia Halle. The more than…
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While working on her Â鶹ÊÓƵ application, Jessica Butay reached the question: Where would you like to apply to serve?…
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The school year may have started, but it’s not too late to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly! We’re currently accepting…
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What does it mean to “do service” in a world no longer bound by ones and zeroes? Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps…
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