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Our stories

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

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Our Impact
Bringing civic engagement into a virtual world: Giving Compass
September 30, 2020

As the school year begins in the wake of a pandemic, this story outlines how can we help students and…

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Our Impact
New study highlights benefits of AmeriCorps
September 22, 2020

People who are familiar with national service programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps have always understood the many ways…

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The Corps
Five ways athletes make great Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members
September 16, 2020

Learn more about the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps experience and how athletes have the skills needed to serve students and communities…

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The Corps
Balancing national service with graduate school
July 30, 2020

This Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member is combining theory and practice as he serves students full time in Miami and attends…

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The Corps
Looking back on an unusual year of service
July 14, 2020

Bobby Gomez, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio alum and a native of that city, reflects on the lessons learned through an…

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The Corps
How one Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ team performs virtual service
June 24, 2020

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members have been making the transition to virtual service since March. Read about this Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cleveland…

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The Corps
Giving up a 9-5 job to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
June 17, 2020

Bobby Richards was so inspired by the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members he met that he decided to become one. Read…

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Compass Academy Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps
Education
How social-emotional skills keep students engaged
May 26, 2020

Compass Academy says its focus on social and emotional learning has kept students engaged and attending online classrooms even during…

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Education
Keeping students connected to school with Red Nose Day
May 21, 2020

Students at a Chicago high school are learning from home during COVID-19 by leaning on the social and emotional skills…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is a leadership laboratory
May 18, 2020

Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…

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The Corps
Building new partnerships in a school
April 28, 2020

Serving as an AmeriCorps member in a school that is new to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ can be both challenging and empowering….

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The Corps
Prepare for the career you want through service
April 21, 2020

Wondering how Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ can help you grow professionally? Read on to learn how service can help jumpstart your career.

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners