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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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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Alejandro Villafuerte
March 31, 2020

Ben and Brittany were able to do a call with Alejandro Villafuerte about his experience serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. We…

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a student looks up at an AmeriCorps member as they help them at their desk
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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A corps member runs games during recess to help kids cooperate and have fun
Our Impact
Creating a Culture of Kindness
March 6, 2020

In partnership with schools and teachers, our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…

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Education
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles teacher spotlight – Part 4
March 4, 2020

Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work with partner teachers to fully support students in the classroom. Meet middle school science teacher…

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Sen. Chris Coons receives the John S. McCain Service to Country Award
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
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles Teacher Spotlight- Part 3

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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Read Across America and Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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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A partner teacher at one of our LA schools.
Education
Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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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A partner teacher at one of our schools.
Education
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles Teacher Spotlight
February 12, 2020

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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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Warren Basla

All the way from the city of Norristown, Pennsylvania, Warren Basla served in Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia at Universal Daroff Charter…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Columbus alum Alen Amimi stands in a group hug with his teammates
Our Alumni
#cyhead2toe: Alums reflect on a decade of service
February 6, 2020

we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners