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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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, like many organizations, we live in a world of acronyms. As an alum, I believe the most…
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Serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ can help lay the foundation for a career in social work. Learn more about service with…
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It is with deep and bittersweet gratitude that I will be stepping down as Executive Director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Providence…
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Reimagine education: building trust in schools To educators, parents, youth advocates and changemakers, The pandemic experience has highlighted—perhaps more than…
Read the storyAt one of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit’s Learning and Development days, Naomi Khalil facilitated a reflection on identity and privilege.
Read the storyBrittany loves and admires the scholars, teachers and administrators she works with every day, and each school she’s worked with…
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Learn to be a change agent during service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps for a potential career in change management.
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Math is a critically important subject but can be intimidating. Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members can create a welcoming, fun and…
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Starting a service year with Â鶹ÊÓƵ, I was nervous about what the experience would be like. Now that I’ve…
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I grew up in Lexington,Massachusetts, a town that is well known for two things: being the start of…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members greet and welcome students to school every morning to start the day on a positive note.
Read the storyOne of the most interesting parts of service is the people that you meet along the way. From the staff…
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