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

For nearly 20 years, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members have had the opportunity to serve in this important and distinctive city.
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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 is known as a city of revelry and festivals and as a resilient and diverse community. You can…
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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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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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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, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock.
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Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
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learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.
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Every Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…
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As a senior Impact Manager at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…
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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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