Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Left: Randy in his current role as Assistant Principal of Instruction at Simon Gratz High School. Right: Randy with a…
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A Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ staff member shares how she uses baking to connect, tell stories and work through life’s toughest moments…
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Here are a few tips from the members of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Talent Acquisition team—the people who facilitate the hiring process…
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Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alums!
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia (CYP) is currently hiring full-time mentors and tutors to serve in schools during the 2022-23 academic year!…
Read the storyWe love Detroit, and we’re confident that you will, too! What does the city have to offer? Here are the…
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We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia’s annual Red Jacket Gala is coming up next month on Thursday, May 5. We’re looking forward to…
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We’re sharing our new research and learning agenda and our journey to embrace an equity-focused approach as we seek to…
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Doing one year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is a transformational experience. But what happens when you stay for another?…
Read the storyWe interviewed AmeriCorps members from the Henry Wilson Elementary School team to ask them about what it’s like to serve…
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Each quarter, the Excellence in Service Award recognises an ACM, SL, and Staff member for their commitment to the ideals…
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