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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Meet Marc! He’s a former CYNY student turned CYNY AmeriCorps member. Marc is a Bronx native who went to…
Read the story![A team of Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members stand with their hands in the center of a circle, ready to do a spirit break](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYDC-CardozoHS-04.18-EHaney-SC-0001_e-585x332.jpg)
You’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…
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This year, all Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members returned to in-person learning. What’s the experience been like? Read on to learn…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio and the Rotary Club of San Antonio hosted the Kingdom for Kids Playground Build this past weekend, on Saturday, November 20th….
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio hosted our Breakfast for Champions Event presented by Valero on Thursday, November 11th. The event was the…
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Each quarter, the Excellence in Service Award recognises an ACM, SL, and Staff member for their commitment to the ideals…
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Care Force prides itself on the quality of its physical and virtual service events, which have engaged more than 100,000 volunteers and over…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
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Power greeting is a part of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ culture that is seen often in the schools we serve. This…
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When I joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…
Read the storyOctober marks Filipino American Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting three incredible staff and corps members who left their mark…
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Earlier this month we virtually welcomed our 2021-22 AmeriCorps class, marking the official beginning of our 15th year of service in Los Angeles and Inglewood.   Our Opening Day celebration…
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