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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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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Thinking about college after Â鶹ÊÓƵ service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…
Read the storyOur Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team supported 580 Snapchat volunteers in virtual and in-person service projects for World Kindness Week!
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio hosted our Breakfast for Champions Event presented by Valero on Thursday, November 11th. The event was the…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
Read the storyOctober marks Filipino American Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting three incredible staff and corps members who left their mark…
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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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In September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…
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Teachers and students know what they need this year—let’s listen to their feedback and insights to help guide our work…
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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 school partners are clear: they want flexibility; academic and social-emotional support for their students; and help creating positive learning…
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By Kate Seltzer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston AmeriCorps member ’21 “You are my other me. When I do harm to you,…
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