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

Erv Lessel Managing Director, Deloitte Erv Lessel is a Deloitte Consulting Managing Director located in San Antonio, Texas. He is…
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Meet Marc! He’s a former CYNY student turned CYNY AmeriCorps member. Marc is a Bronx native who went to…
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You’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…
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Thinking about college after Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio hosted our Breakfast for Champions Event presented by Valero on Thursday, November 11th. The event was the…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
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When I joined Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…
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Hundreds of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members decide to become teachers after their year of service. We are doing more to…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…
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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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Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. Here…
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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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