Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
During Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Jermal Perkins was encouraged, empowered and given the tools to live out service, joy, trust and gratitude…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit talked to the director of admissions at the University of Michigan School of Medicine to learn more…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio was honored to have Jason Mcree, Assistant Vice President of Corporate Communications at USAA and City…
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Each quarter, the Excellence in Service Award recognizes an ACM, SL, and Staff member for their commitment to the ideals…
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Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with Â鶹ÊÓƵ in a meaningful way for yourself and…
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Hour of Code is exactly what it sounds like—one hour for students to be introduced to coding using engaging, guided…
Read the storyAs a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit AmeriCorps member, you will be an agent for social change, allowing you to impact communities…
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Celebrating Another Year of Service to Students On May 27, we hosted Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando’s Tenth Anniversary Graduation event where…
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When my partner teacher first asked me to meet with Aaron every day for 30 minutes, I knew I had…
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Support students and AmeriCorps members by putting your noses on and supporting the Red Nose Day campaign!
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Team Care Force ventures to East Palo Alto, California, in their yellow Â鶹ÊÓƵ jackets to prep and lead a…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.
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