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Our stories

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

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A Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member stand in a library, looking proudly at the camera. Behind him are students working on homework with another AmeriCorps member
Benefits & Resources
The benefits of a gap year
October 15, 2019

Taking a gap year, whether it’s between high school and college, during your undergraduate years or after college, is a…

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Benefits & Resources
How a year in service can propel a masters in public administration
September 24, 2019

Through Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s University Partnership with the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, Walker took advantage of…

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Benefits & Resources
Bites on a budget during your service year
August 20, 2019

Discovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you’ll…

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Nine Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members stand against an iron railing outside a brick school building
Benefits & Resources
Housing expert gives advice for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members
August 13, 2019

In 2013, Ofo Ezeugwu was an undergraduate student atTemple University. He served as vice president of the student body and…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Profile: Andrea Encarnacao Martin
July 31, 2019

“My Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ experience helped confirm for me how powerful active listening can be in building an authentic bond with…

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Education
National service is a ‘force for good’ that deserves bipartisan support
July 18, 2019

Longtime supporters of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and AmeriCorps gathered on Capitol Hill this spring in support of national service programs that…

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Our Alumni
From Hawai’i to Tulsa to teaching, a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member reflects on two years of service
July 15, 2019

In the spring of 2017, Jessica Butay, a Hawai’i native who was about to graduate from college in Colorado, had…

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Our Alumni
How national service shaped me
July 10, 2019

Thirty years ago, when I was 17 years old, I was part of an idealistic experiment, a summer pilot program…

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Our Alumni
For 30 years, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s alumni have made a difference
June 25, 2019

Over the last 30 years, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alumni, now more than 32,000 strong, have been instrumental in helping to drive…

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Benefits & Resources
Why Milwaukee is a great place to live
June 14, 2019

There are 75,081 students in Milwaukee who need and deserve our support in order to thrive. You could be part of a…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps Team Leader
Our Alumni
My Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ experience took me to new heights
June 12, 2019

Just as our AmeriCorps members give their all to support our students, our organization and staff strive to give our…

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The Corps
Tips for a successful year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Tulsa
May 31, 2019

So, you’re thinking about applying to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Tulsa? Yes! We’re excited to hear you’re interested in joining us at…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners