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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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Education
The Benefits of Social Emotional Learning
August 17, 2021

By Kate Seltzer, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston AmeriCorps member ’21 “You are my other me. When I do harm to you,…

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AmeriCorps member Samantha Richard poses in the classroom with a book she plans to read to her first grade students.
The Corps
5 Things I Wish I Knew
August 3, 2021

Each year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members and alumni in school
Our Alumni
Meet educator and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Bianca Lynch (Washington D.C. ’03)
July 23, 2021

“The structure of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…

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Dre Thomas Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Smile on me
Our Alumni
Celebrating Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum and nonprofit founder Dre Thomas
July 13, 2021

Learn more about Dre Thomas, a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…

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Our Alumni
Preparation for the First Annual Alumni Service Event and Reunion
July 5, 2021

  This past year we wanted to engage with Team Care Force and staff alumni, so our team put together…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member with students in school
Our Community
Supporting student mental health and wellbeing
June 29, 2021

Anthony Lawrence is an impact manager for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Kansas City, guiding and supporting a team of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps…

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Our Impact
Making Service to Students Possible
June 25, 2021

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando is grateful to Heart of Florida United Way for their continued investment and partnership in our work…

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The Corps
Celebrating the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ LA AmeriCorps Class of 2021
June 17, 2021

Earlier this month we graduated our 2020-2021 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles AmeriCorps class, marking the end of our 14th year of service in Los…

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Our Impact
Community partnership during COVID: Meeting student needs
June 7, 2021

In the midst of the many challenges of COVID, one bright spot for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has been the opportunity for…

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The Corps
Donate to CYSA’s AmeriCorps Member Food Pantry
April 19, 2021

The 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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Benefits & Resources
Prepare to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s pre-service checklist
April 13, 2021

Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…

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Our Community
A Year Like No Other – Letter from ED
April 6, 2021

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners