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

Why I Serve and What My Day Looks Like When my alarm goes off at 5:45 each morning, I think…
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Eight youth-serving organizations are expanding student success coaching into schools and extended learning programs throughout California.
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People often talk about your 20s as one of the best times of your life. As a 25-year-old, I am…
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As graduation season approaches and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (LACY) plans, many…
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Michael Stevens is currently senior vice president and executive director of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ D.C. He was honored with the 2022…
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Nicole Tsang is a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New York alum and current Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ National staff member. She was honored with…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio hosted its annual Ripples of Hope event, Tuesday, May 2nd at the San Antonio Botanical Garden….
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members are transforming math anxiety into math confidence every day through social-emotional learning.
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Compass Academy, a charter public school in Denver, is thriving by holistically supporting its middle school students, many of whom…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock staff member Marlie Mehu shares about the importance of Haitian Heritage Month to create belonging and…
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When our AmeriCorps members become alums at the end of the school year, they continue to lead and serve—bringing valuable…
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My first year as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Corps member has been filled with lows and highs. Reporting to school at…
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