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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 Corps
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles Opening Day 2021
October 27, 2021

Earlier this month we virtually welcomed our 2021-22 AmeriCorps class, marking the official beginning of our 15th year of service in Los Angeles and Inglewood.    Our Opening Day celebration…

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Benefits & Resources
Deepening our impact with the Steans Family Foundation
October 25, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…

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Opportunity
#WeNeedBlackTeachers – Q&A with Darryl Bundrige, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly Executive Director
September 30, 2021

In September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…

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AmeriCorps Members getting ready for Opening Day
The Corps
Views from Â鶹ÊÓƵ: Opening Day 2021
September 29, 2021

On Saturday, September 18, Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Hampshire kicked off our 2021-22 service year with our annual Opening Day ceremony….

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Our Community
Excitement in Everett
September 13, 2021

We are so excited that this year we are not only partnering with Boston Public Schools, but also expanding to…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member in school service
Benefits & Resources
Top things you should know about Â鶹ÊÓƵ before applying
September 2, 2021

Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Here…

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Our Alumni
Meet Brandon Chaderton: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alum and Presidential Appointee
August 23, 2021

Whether serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…

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The Corps
Making the Most of Your Corps Experience
August 17, 2021

Last Monday, August 9 marked the official first day of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia’s 2021-22 service year with the start of…

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AmeriCorps member Samantha Richard poses in the classroom with a book she plans to read to her first grade students.
The Corps
5 Things I Wish I Knew
August 3, 2021

Each year, Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members and alumni in school
Our Alumni
Meet educator and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Bianca Lynch (Washington D.C. ’03)
July 23, 2021

“The structure of Â鶹ÊÓƵ is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…

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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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Dre Thomas Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Smile on me
Our Alumni
Celebrating Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum and nonprofit founder Dre Thomas
July 13, 2021

Learn more about Dre Thomas, a Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners