Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Kailani Bowers, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alum and current Board member reflects on her time with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. Learn about her…
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I’ve been sitting with some powerful insights about our nonprofit community in San Antonio, and I wanted to share them…
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Back in 2022, the Team Care Force 16 blog team (Andy Wilson and Ali Tibble) along with staff member Chris…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of opportunity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique experience!
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Recently, we had a chance to catch up with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Hampshire alumna Hope Bowen (‘23 & ’24), who…
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Back in 2022, the TCF member Andy Wilson and staff member Chris Farzner interviewed Albertine Samson, who served with City…
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Before you begin your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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Back in 2022, Andy Wilson with the assistance of Molly Stuber interviewed Alissa Cook, who served with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Tulsa…
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Thinking about applying to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
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Choosing to mentor and tutor students is no easy job, but it is an incredibly important one. Many educational systems…
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Our AmeriCorps members are incredible leaders within their school communities. Each day they make an impact on their students, partner…
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