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.
Power greeting is a part of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ culture that is seen often in the schools we serve. This…
Read the storyWhen 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…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ gives AmeriCorps member Mi’Ele Booker the opportunity to be the person she needed when she was younger, especially…
Read the storyThe yellow jacket is a legacy of trust in Sacramento, people move on but the yellow jacket persists, here’s a…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…
Read the storyThe Memphis Grizzlies are giving back to teachers in a big way: the team assembled 650 teacher kits and thank-you…
Read the storyIn September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…
Read the storyTeachers and students know what they need this year—let’s listen to their feedback and insights to help guide our work…
Read the storyWherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Here…
Read the storyOur school partners are clear: they want flexibility; academic and social-emotional support for their students; and help creating positive learning…
Read the storyEach year, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City partners with a…
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