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Our stories

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

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Our Impact
Business as Unusual? Yes, Please!
March 31, 2020

From the desk of Dr. Catherine Cushinberry: Many of us were thrown for a loop a few weeks ago when…

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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Alejandro Villafuerte

Ben and Brittany were able to do a call with Alejandro Villafuerte about his experience serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. We…

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Our Alumni
A note in honor of AmeriCorps Appreciation Month
March 26, 2020

As the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.

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Benefits & Resources
Digital Resources for our San Jose Community (Updated)
March 24, 2020

One of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s core values is teamwork. We strive to work powerfully together in a unified effort to achieve…

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Our Impact
Creating a Culture of Kindness
March 6, 2020

In partnership with schools and teachers, our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…

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Benefits & Resources
From a current AmeriCorps member to a future one
March 4, 2020

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is an AmeriCorps program that helps students in systemically under-resourced schools reach their highest potential. There are many…

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Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles teacher spotlight – Part 4

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members work with partner teachers to fully support students in the classroom. Meet middle school science teacher…

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Education
Friends of National Service Awards celebrates unity
February 26, 2020

Voices for National Service is a coalition working to build bipartisan support for national service, develop policies that create more…

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Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles Teacher Spotlight- Part 3

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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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Read Across America and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps
Education
Celebrate student voices with Read Across America
February 25, 2020

Literacy skills and a love of reading go hand in hand. Check out these tips to find books that reflect…

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Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles Teacher Spotlight- Part 2
February 19, 2020

Today we are spotlighting Ms. Tellez who has been teaching for 34 years at 93rd St. Elementary School, keep reading…

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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Emily Kean
February 14, 2020

Introducing Emily Kean We are really thankful to have been able to have a chat with Emily Kean and talk…

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