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.
Here are some of the ways Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…
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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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There is so much to love about living and working in Philadelphia. Between the scenic parks, accessible art, delicious food and the…
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Through Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s University Partnership with the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, Walker took advantage of…
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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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In 2013, Ofo Ezeugwu was an undergraduate student atTemple University. He served as vice president of the student body and…
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The 2019-2020 school year is off to a great start because we get to reunite with teachers and students at…
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Serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ as an AmeriCorps member has countless benefits. In Kansas City, we’ve expanded on our national benefits…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City announces the departure of founding Board Member, Brent Stewart, President & CEO of United Way, and…
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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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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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