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.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work side–by–side in collaboration with their partner teachers to fully support their students in the classroom. We are…
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Literacy skills and a love of reading go hand in hand. Check out these tips to find books that reflect…
Read the story![A partner teacher at one of our LA schools.](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ms.-Tellez-585x332.png)
Today we are spotlighting Ms. Tellez who has been teaching for 34 years at 93rd St. Elementary School, keep reading…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work side-by-side in collaboration with their partner teachers to fully support their students in the classroom. We are…
Read the story![“I have always seen food both as a source of personal joy and as an avenue to bring people together to build connections and community. Food opens the doorway to learning about different cultures and histories as well.â€](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Kimmy-Quote_BHM_Blog-585x332.png)
Kimmy Lee is a charismatic connector on the City Boston People Team – the department that supports human resources for our staff and…
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For Nolan Tully, a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia (CYP) Associate Board member and a Partner at Philadelphia headquartered law…
Read the story![Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members facilitate Hour of Code for students](/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/City-Year-Hour-of-Code-Game-585x332.jpg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities Â鶹ÊÓƵ is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…
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Cooking healthy, delicious and affordable meals on a budget is easy. Read on for five great recipes made with AmeriCorps…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ offers its members countless valuable personal and professional opportunities. From developing interpersonal skills to making connections within a…
Read the story![Shannon Luby greets students](/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC08294-fy20-585x332.jpg)
Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
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Our service partner was La Casa Norte, whose mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access…
Read the story![two AmeriCorps members in a conversation in the hallway](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYKansasCity-EastHigh-InSchool-elliothaney-Jan2019-020-edit-585x332.jpg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia alum Anthony Copeman, a certified financial educator who focuses on helping millennials manage their financial health, grew…
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