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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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…
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…
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Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…
Read the storyIn honor of AmeriCorps month, we caught up with 6 of our alumni who have continued with national service beyond…
Read the storyExperience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…
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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 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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Karli, Eric and I were very excited and thankful to get to speak with Egypt Worthy over Microsoft Teams on…
Read the storyEach month as part of our alumni newsletter, we feature some of our amazing alumni and what they’ve been up…
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The interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…
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