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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team.  …

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Our Community
Four Lessons I Learned at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
September 28, 2023

  I’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chicago. I…

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Our Impact
Serving as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ student success coach
September 12, 2023

Earlier this year, we sat down with several Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles AmeriCorps members and alumni and asked them two…

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Education
Igniting Passion for Literacy: Reflecting on International Literacy Day
September 7, 2023

International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8 to promote literacy’s importance on the personal and community level….

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Education
Empowering Young Readers: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock’s Mission in K-2 Classrooms

In the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, a powerful initiative is taking root to transform the future of education and…

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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: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit is Back to School
August 30, 2023

  Our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s two panel ideas for SXSW EDU!
August 9, 2023

Your ballot counts! Help Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ bring together educators to discuss how to prioritize anti-racist research strategies in education.

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The Corps
New AmeriCorps Members Arrive for 2023-24
July 28, 2023

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio is thrilled to welcome our new 2023-24 AmeriCorps member class! This year we have 58 total…

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