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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For nearly 20 years, Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members have had the opportunity to serve in this important and distinctive city.
Read the story![Sherry Leung completes her first marathon in honor of Â鶹ÊÓƵ](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NH_FY19_Sherry-Leung-running.jpg)
Believe or not, I used to really hate running. Running was a constant reminder for me of all the things…
Read the storyAfter graduating from Boston College with B.A. in Sociology, Allison answered the call to service as a mentor and role…
Read the story![A group of AmeriCorps members walk along the city sidewalk.](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYChi-CityPortaits-10.18-ehaney-175_e-1-585x332.jpg)
Change is not made all at once. It builds gradually over time – one person, one student, one client at…
Read the story![Rachel hess stands in front of a step and repeat sign with four teammates](/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RachelHess2-585x332.jpg)
Learn more about this Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member’s journey from a national service gap year to consulting and how they…
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Since 2005, Comcast NBCUniversal has recognized 67 Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni with our highest alumni recognition, the Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Award.
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From her earliest days growing up in Colombo, Sri Lanka, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tushara Canekeratne understood the power of relationships…
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