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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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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC tutoring and mentoring
Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC alumni share their stories
May 28, 2019

For nearly 20 years, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members have had the opportunity to serve in this important and distinctive city.

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Sacramento member and student
Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, Red Nose Day and Comcast NBCUniversal Help More Students Reach Their Full Potential in School and Beyond
May 23, 2019

At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…

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New Orleans streetcar
Benefits & Resources
Top 4 tips to know before applying to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans
May 22, 2019

New Orleans is known as a city of revelry and festivals and as a resilient and diverse community. You can…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC near capitol hill
Benefits & Resources
Five things we love about Washington, D.C.
May 15, 2019

There’s lots to love about living in the nation’s Capital. You’ll have access to world-class museums, colleges and universities and…

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AmeriCorps member talking with student on playground while other students are playing
Education
Making public schools stronger with caring relationships

At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…

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The back City year americorps member standing next to three young students all facing the white board they are writing on
Our Impact
Jacksonville students need mentors like you
May 10, 2019

Jacksonville, the River City by the sea, has so much to offer – an exciting arts and culture scene, diverse…

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Little Rock skyline
The Corps
Five things we love about living in Little Rock
May 6, 2019

Little Rock, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock.

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The Corps
Strapped for Cash? You Can Still Build Great Money Habits
April 29, 2019

Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.

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Downtown Chicago is the perfect place to spend a year of service at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
Benefits & Resources
5 things we love about Chicago
April 24, 2019

learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.

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An AmeriCorps member rides the subway.
Benefits & Resources
4 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ locations with great transportation benefits

Every Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…

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a student smiles and looks at an AmeriCorps member as they sit together at a table doing work
The Corps
How Impact Managers support their Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members
April 12, 2019

As a senior Impact Manager at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member
The Corps
Make national service the star of your resume
April 11, 2019

Being thoughtful, planning and preparing, focusing on results, making data-driven decisions and the so-called ‘soft skills’ Google says make the…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners