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

Our Impact
Champion profile: interview with Nicole Anderson of AT&T
May 19, 2016
Nicole Anderson, Assistant Vice President of Social Innovation and President of the AT&T Foundation, shares why the mission alignment of…
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Benefits & Resources
3 tips for AmeriCorps alumni applying to graduate school
April 21, 2016
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
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Our Impact
Helping mentors cultivate a growth mindset in the students they serve
March 30, 2016
For decades, MENTOR and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ have been leaders in high-quality mentoring and youth development in hundreds of communities and…
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Benefits & Resources
Surviving the housing headache
March 3, 2016
Read on for advice from a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum on finding housing before a year of service
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Benefits & Resources
Tips and tricks for a great application
September 30, 2014
How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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