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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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Benefits & Resources
Five exclusive Â鶹ÊÓƵ college scholarships
November 30, 2021

Thinking about college after Â鶹ÊÓƵ service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…

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Education
Breakfast for Champions Event Recap
November 22, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio hosted our Breakfast for Champions Event presented by Valero on Thursday, November 11th. The event was the…

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Education
Social-emotional learning support with Dr. Robert Balfanz
November 18, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…

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Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Builds Relationships for Life
November 10, 2021

When I joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…

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Benefits & Resources
Deepening our impact with the Steans Family Foundation
October 25, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps student success coach with student
Education
What schools want and need this year
September 7, 2021

Teachers and students know what they need this year—let’s listen to their feedback and insights to help guide our work…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member in school service
Benefits & Resources
Top things you should know about Â鶹ÊÓƵ before applying
September 2, 2021

Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Here…

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Covid service yellow jacket in school
Education
Feedback from key partners: teachers and principals
August 25, 2021

Our school partners are clear: they want flexibility; academic and social-emotional support for their students; and help creating positive learning…

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Our Alumni
Meet Brandon Chaderton: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alum and Presidential Appointee
August 23, 2021

Whether serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…

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Education
The Benefits of Social Emotional Learning
August 17, 2021

By Kate Seltzer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston AmeriCorps member ’21 “You are my other me. When I do harm to you,…

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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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National Strategic Partners
National Partners