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

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee encourages and teaches perseverance, which will bring you many more skills if you lean into the opportunities.
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AmeriCorps member, Neha Sajjad shares more about her coming into Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, with so much she didn’t know about herself,…
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Since COVID-19 began, Team Care Force had to find alternate ways to engage our corporate partners, which led to a…
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How AmeriCorps members support and engage students during the pandemic by listening and learning
Read the storyThe 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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Read on to learn more about AmeriCorps member, Ceaira Mcneil, and how her experience with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ inspired her to do…
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As I look back on this unique year of service, I feel grateful. My Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ experience…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…
Read the storyExperience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…
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Amari has learned to lead with empathy throughout his two years of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps. Learn more about…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando is proud to announce FAIRWINDS Foundation as a new partner in our work through their investment in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando AmeriCorps members…
Read the storyA holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.
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