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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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A team of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members stand with their hands in the center of a circle, ready to do a spirit break
Benefits & Resources
Get registration day ready with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
December 9, 2021

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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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in the classroom
Benefits & Resources
Five exclusive Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ college scholarships
November 30, 2021

Thinking about college after Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…

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Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Builds Relationships for Life
November 10, 2021

When I joined Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…

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Benefits & Resources
Deepening our impact with the Steans Family Foundation
October 25, 2021

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member in school service
Benefits & Resources
Top things you should know about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ before applying
September 2, 2021

Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. Here…

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Our Alumni
Meet Brandon Chaderton: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alum and Presidential Appointee
August 23, 2021

Whether serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…

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AmeriCorps member Samantha Richard poses in the classroom with a book she plans to read to her first grade students.
The Corps
5 Things I Wish I Knew
August 3, 2021

Each year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members and alumni in school
Our Alumni
Meet educator and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Bianca Lynch (Washington D.C. ’03)
July 23, 2021

“The structure of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…

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Dre Thomas Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Smile on me
Our Alumni
Celebrating Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum and nonprofit founder Dre Thomas
July 13, 2021

Learn more about Dre Thomas, a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…

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Our Alumni
Preparation for the First Annual Alumni Service Event and Reunion
July 5, 2021

  This past year we wanted to engage with Team Care Force and staff alumni, so our team put together…

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The Corps
Celebrating the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ LA AmeriCorps Class of 2021
June 17, 2021

Earlier this month we graduated our 2020-2021 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles AmeriCorps class, marking the end of our 14th year of service in Los…

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Benefits & Resources
Prepare to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s pre-service checklist
April 13, 2021

Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners