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

Each quarter, the Excellence in Service Award recognises an ACM, SL, and Staff member for their commitment to the ideals…
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Care Force prides itself on the quality of its physical and virtual service events, which have engaged more than 100,000 volunteers and over…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
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Power greeting is a part of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ culture that is seen often in the schools we serve. This…
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Hundreds of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members decide to become teachers after their year of service. We are doing more to…
Read the storyOctober marks Filipino American Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting three incredible staff and corps members who left their mark…
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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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Want to know how you’ll be supported throughout service? Here’s a comprehensive list of the benefits and resources you’ll have…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ gives AmeriCorps member Mi’Ele Booker the opportunity to be the person she needed when she was younger, especially…
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The yellow jacket is a legacy of trust in Sacramento, people move on but the yellow jacket persists, here’s a…
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Returning this year as the Team Leader at George Washington Carver STEM, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cleveland AmeriCorps member Paulina Tesnow, reflects…
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In September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…
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