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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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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Last Monday, August 9 marked the official first day of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia’s 2021-22 service year with the start of…
Read the story![AmeriCorps member Samantha Richard poses in the classroom with a book she plans to read to her first grade students.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CYNO_ACMSamantha-Richard_8.3.21-Content-585x332.jpg)
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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“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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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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This past year we wanted to engage with Team Care Force and staff alumni, so our team put together…
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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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando is grateful to Heart of Florida United Way for their continued investment and partnership in our work…
Read the storyEarlier 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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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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Get ready to put your digital #NosesOn to help Red Nose Day raise funds that support students, teachers and AmeriCorps…
Read the storyThe 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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