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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Hour of Code is exactly what it sounds like—one hour for students to be introduced to coding using engaging, guided…
Read the storyAs a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit AmeriCorps member, you will be an agent for social change, allowing you to impact communities…
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Left: Randy in his current role as Assistant Principal of Instruction at Simon Gratz High School. Right: Randy with a…
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When my partner teacher first asked me to meet with Aaron every day for 30 minutes, I knew I had…
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As a Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum, you can use your unique service experience to launch a career in tech! Learn more…
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Team Care Force ventures to East Palo Alto, California, in their yellow Â鶹ÊÓƵ jackets to prep and lead a…
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In October 2021, Noel Wuesthoff led Aramark volunteers in his first ever in-person event in Dallas and again a few…
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Get to know some of the proud AmeriCorps members who’ve dedicated a year of their life to serving in Cleveland…
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Meet two-time Â鶹ÊÓƵ Cleveland alum, Tony Ying, who’s currently continuing to serve his community through AmeriCorps VISTA.
Read the storyIdealists of the Year are nominated by sponsors of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City’s fourth annual Idealist Gala; many come from…
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Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire Â鶹ÊÓƵ alums!
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit will continue to work with the district to assess students’ needs and how Â鶹ÊÓƵ can help…
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