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

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando is proud to announce FAIRWINDS Foundation as a new partner in our work through their investment in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia AmeriCorps member appreciation
The Corps
Celebrating our remarkable AmeriCorps
March 8, 2021

Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.

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Hour of Code Post
Education
Noble Elementary presents an Hour of Code
February 27, 2021

Computer Science Education week kicks off December 7-12 at schools around the world. Detroit’s Noble Elementary School joined in with…

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Our Impact
Service Projects in the Remote World
February 12, 2021

While our ability to gather has been curtailed, it has not stopped our partners from stepping up to make a…

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The Corps
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus: Hybrid service
February 11, 2021

With the support of Columbus City Schools, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus has been transitioning back to hybrid service alongside students! Read…

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Our Community
Learn why President and CEO of CPS Energy, Paula Gold-Williams Supports Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ!
February 3, 2021

A Letter from Paula Gold-Williams, President and CEO of CPS Energy. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio’s 2021 Idealist of the Year…

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Our Community
Reflections on Motherhood & Working From Home
January 27, 2021

When the pandemic hit, our AmeriCorps members weren’t the only ones who shifted to working remotely. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston’s nearly 80+ employees also quickly shifted to…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Service Year Advisor
Benefits & Resources
Supporting Your Pre-Service Experience
January 6, 2021

Service Year Advisors help prospective and confirmed corps members move from application to registration and are a valuable resource to…

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The Corps
Meet Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship Winner, Clark Shimeall
December 11, 2020

Meet Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston alum and Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship winner Clark Shimeall who shares about his journey with City…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners