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.
![AmeriCorps member Samantha Richard poses in the classroom with a book she plans to read to her first grade students.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CYNO_ACMSamantha-Richard_8.3.21-Content-585x332.jpg)
Each year, Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…
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“The structure of Â鶹ÊÓƵ is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…
Read the story![Dre Thomas Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Smile on me](/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/som-cyny-3-585x332.png)
Learn more about Dre Thomas, a Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…
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This past year we wanted to engage with Team Care Force and staff alumni, so our team put together…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando is grateful to Heart of Florida United Way for their continued investment and partnership in our work…
Read the storyEarlier this month we graduated our 2020-2021 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles AmeriCorps class, marking the end of our 14th year of service in Los…
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Get ready to put your digital #NosesOn to help Red Nose Day raise funds that support students, teachers and AmeriCorps…
Read the storyIn honor of AmeriCorps month, we caught up with 6 of our alumni who have continued with national service beyond…
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Left: Amanda Gamble during her time serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia in 2011-2012. Right: Amanda with Mayor Jim Kenney and…
Read the storyA holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.
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Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
Read the story![Former Care Force ACM Carlos Corona with mask on](/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Carlos-Headshot-585x332.jpg)
On Thursday October 22, 2020 my fellow teammates Karli Swensen, Avery Brick and I interviewed Â鶹ÊÓƵ Sacramento (’12-13′) and…
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