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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As a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum, you can use your unique service experience to launch a career in tech! Learn more…
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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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Get to know some of the proud AmeriCorps members who’ve dedicated a year of their life to serving in Cleveland…
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Meet two-time Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cleveland alum, Tony Ying, who’s currently continuing to serve his community through AmeriCorps VISTA.
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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?…
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