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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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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ helps prepare you for a social work career
October 3, 2022

Rebecca Charles served as an AmeriCorps member at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia during the 2018-2019 school year. After her year of…

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Education
How Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps grow student literacy
September 22, 2022

Literacy is the ability to read and write, but what does growing student literacy for elementary, middle or high school…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Seattle AmeriCorps member posing with Pitchbook Data volunteers for the Civic Engagement Service Day on September 6, 2022
Our Community
From Digital To Physical
September 21, 2022

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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Education
A personal reflection celebrating Latinx Heritage Month
September 19, 2022

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City’s Shelby Voigt shares a personal reflection in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month.

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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ alums shine in the corporate world
September 13, 2022

Learn more about the benefits of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps, including preparation for a career, exclusive scholarships, the Segal…

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Education
Relationships are Key to Students’ Learning Recovery
September 2, 2022

National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) supplies schools with additional ‘people power’ to help reengage students.

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Our Community
Meet Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit’s Newest Board Member: Roz Blanck
August 30, 2022

Introducing Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit’s newest board member Roz Blank, an attorney and long-time volunteer in the community.

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Twelve AmeriCorps members all putting their hands in a the center, getting ready to do a spirit break
Our Community
2022-23 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando Events
August 29, 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles Women's Empowerment and Corps members
Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ can prepare you for a career in marketing and geoinformation systems
August 1, 2022

Our corps members can find opportunities to gain professional skills in marketing & communications during their time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ….

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Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio’s Principal Summit
July 28, 2022

Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio’s first-ever Principal Summit On Wednesday, July 13th, Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio had the privilege to present…

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Our Community
Valero Intern School Supply Drive

Valero Intern Supply Drive Valero has a robust internship program that offers professional and personal development to its interns and…

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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ can help prepare you for medical school
July 20, 2022

Wondering how Â鶹ÊÓƵ can help prepare you for medical school? Check out this advice from a Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners