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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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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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jacksonville bay
Benefits & Resources
Why we love Jacksonville
April 26, 2019

You could be the person who makes a difference in the lives of students. Apply to serve with the dedicated…

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An AmeriCorps member rides the subway.
Benefits & Resources
4 Â鶹ÊÓƵ locations with great transportation benefits
April 24, 2019

Every Â鶹ÊÓƵ site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…

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Downtown Chicago is the perfect place to spend a year of service at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Benefits & Resources
5 things we love about Chicago

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

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street in providence, Rhode Island
Benefits & Resources
Top 10 things to know before applying to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Providence
April 9, 2019

Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.

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San Jose skyline
Benefits & Resources
5 things we love about living in San José
March 13, 2019

There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…

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Benefits & Resources
How I used my Segal Education Award to travel
February 22, 2019

One of the benefits of serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…

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An AmeriCorps member sits at a table in a school library.
Benefits & Resources
How to shine as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ applicant
February 12, 2019

When working on your Â鶹ÊÓƵ application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…

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A group of AmeriCorps members walk together along a path in a park.
Benefits & Resources
Self-care during my Â鶹ÊÓƵ
February 8, 2019

Working at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…

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Sherry Leung completes her first marathon in honor of Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Our Alumni
Running with Sherry Leung: an Alumna’s Commitment to #makebetterhappen
December 17, 2018

Believe or not, I used to really hate running. Running was a constant reminder for me of all the things…

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Benefits & Resources
Living on a stipend: there’s an app for that
October 6, 2018

Here are six great apps that are sure to put some extra cash in your pocket and a smile on…

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Benefits & Resources
SeaWorld Orlando Supports Our Corps
August 22, 2018

We are thankful for SeaWorld Orlando, who joined a group of committed community organizations as an AmeriCorps Member Experience Partner…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners