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.
Earlier this month we graduated our 2020-2021 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles AmeriCorps class, marking the end of our 14th year of service in Los…
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What has been a highlight from service this year? Alanna: A highlight has been being paired with such a…
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Spirit of Â鶹ÊÓƵ award winner, Ruth Durrell, shares powerful remarks during Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee’s virtual graduation ceremony. Read on.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee encourages and teaches perseverance, which will bring you many more skills if you lean into the opportunities.
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AmeriCorps member, Neha Sajjad shares more about her coming into Â鶹ÊÓƵ, with so much she didn’t know about herself,…
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Since COVID-19 began, Team Care Force had to find alternate ways to engage our corporate partners, which led to a…
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How AmeriCorps members support and engage students during the pandemic by listening and learning
Read the storyThe CYSA Food Pantry needs to be replenished for our incoming AmeriCorps members. Consider donating any item(s) on CYSA’s Amazon…
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Read on to learn more about AmeriCorps member, Ceaira Mcneil, and how her experience with Â鶹ÊÓƵ inspired her to do…
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As I look back on this unique year of service, I feel grateful. My Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience…
Read the storyExperience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…
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Amari has learned to lead with empathy throughout his two years of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps. Learn more about…
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