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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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AmeriCorps member Samantha Richard poses in the classroom with a book she plans to read to her first grade students.
The Corps
5 Things I Wish I Knew
August 3, 2021

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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members and alumni in school
Our Alumni
Meet educator and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Bianca Lynch (Washington D.C. ’03)
July 23, 2021

“The structure of Â鶹ÊÓƵ is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…

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Dre Thomas Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Smile on me
Our Alumni
Celebrating Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum and nonprofit founder Dre Thomas
July 13, 2021

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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Our Alumni
Preparation for the First Annual Alumni Service Event and Reunion
July 5, 2021

  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 AmeriCorps member with students in school
Our Community
Supporting student mental health and wellbeing
June 29, 2021

Anthony Lawrence is an impact manager for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City, guiding and supporting a team of Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps…

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Our Impact
Making Service to Students Possible
June 25, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando is grateful to Heart of Florida United Way for their continued investment and partnership in our work…

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The Corps
Celebrating the Â鶹ÊÓƵ LA AmeriCorps Class of 2021
June 17, 2021

Earlier 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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Our Impact
Community partnership during COVID: Meeting student needs
June 7, 2021

In the midst of the many challenges of COVID, one bright spot for Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been the opportunity for…

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The Corps
Donate to CYSA’s AmeriCorps Member Food Pantry
April 19, 2021

The CYSA Food Pantry needs to be replenished for our incoming AmeriCorps members. Consider donating any item(s) on CYSA’s Amazon…

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Our Community
A Year Like No Other – Letter from ED
April 6, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…

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Our Alumni
Continuing with Service Beyond Â鶹ÊÓƵ!
April 2, 2021

In honor of AmeriCorps month, we caught up with 6 of our alumni who have continued with national service beyond…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Gamble, Chief Service Officer of the City of Philadelphia
March 26, 2021

Left: Amanda Gamble during her time serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia in 2011-2012.  Right: Amanda with Mayor Jim Kenney and…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners