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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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Everything you need to know about returning for another year as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member
November 5, 2024

Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…

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Our Impact
A Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum with a passion for service—both here and abroad
October 22, 2024

Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ CEO, Jim Balfanz, Joins Bay Area Alumni for a Night of Inspiration
October 9, 2024

The laughing monkey event on September 5 in Sunnyvale was a huge success with over 50 city year alumni representing…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum shares her path to teaching
September 16, 2024

Two years ago, Emilly Ceballos ’23 decided to move from Southern California to New Hampshire after graduating from college. At…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Cristin Casanova
August 29, 2024

This month we sat down with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Cristian Casanova (2017-18) to catch up on what he’s been up…

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Our Alumni
Our Alumni
August 23, 2024

Service impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…

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Press Release
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dallas Board Chair Transition: A Continuation of Visionary Leadership
August 5, 2024

Exciting news as we celebrate Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dallas’s 10-year anniversary! After four impactful years as Board Chair, Ken Barth, Chief…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Survey: Tips for Managing Money During Your Year of Service
July 31, 2024

A Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ year of service comes with professional development opportunities, deeply rooted camaraderie, and a rich opportunity to change…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Caitlin Donnelly

  At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Jose/Silicon Valley, we are incredibly proud of our Alumni and strive to provide a continued…

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Our Alumni
Serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ sharpens job skills, HBCU graduate says
July 2, 2024

If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…

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Opportunity
Honoring Pride Month: A Personal Reflection By Virgil Emily, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Silicon Valley
June 27, 2024

  Celebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Honors Sacramento’s Macey Amissah-McKinney
June 24, 2024

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…

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