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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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The Benefits of Social Emotional Learning
August 17, 2021

By Kate Seltzer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston AmeriCorps member ’21 “You are my other me. When I do harm to you,…

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Benefits & Resources
4 ways to stretch your AmeriCorps stipend
July 20, 2021

When you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member with students in school
Our Community
Supporting student mental health and wellbeing
June 29, 2021

Anthony Lawrence is an impact manager for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City, guiding and supporting a team of Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps…

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Our Impact
Making Service to Students Possible
June 25, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando is grateful to Heart of Florida United Way for their continued investment and partnership in our work…

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Our Impact
Community partnership during COVID: Meeting student needs
June 7, 2021

In the midst of the many challenges of COVID, one bright spot for Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been the opportunity for…

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Opportunity
Supporting schools with the help of Red Nose Day
May 24, 2021

Get ready to put your digital #NosesOn to help Red Nose Day raise funds that support students, teachers and AmeriCorps…

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The Corps
Donate to CYSA’s AmeriCorps Member Food Pantry
April 19, 2021

The CYSA Food Pantry needs to be replenished for our incoming AmeriCorps members. Consider donating any item(s) on CYSA’s Amazon…

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Benefits & Resources
Prepare to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s pre-service checklist
April 13, 2021

Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…

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Our Community
A Year Like No Other – Letter from ED
April 6, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…

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Benefits & Resources
Thinking about a year of service in Kansas City? Here’s what recruiters think you should know.
April 2, 2021

Experience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…

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Our Community
FAIRWINDS Foundation Sponsors Financial Literacy
March 24, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando is proud to announce FAIRWINDS Foundation as a new partner in our work through their investment in Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando AmeriCorps members…

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Education
The value of social breaktime activities
March 23, 2021

A holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners