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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In commemoration of Black History Month 2019, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia has recognized and paid homage to African-American pioneers in education….
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Today, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…
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Chelsea Badeau is currently the Senior Director of Editorial Production at Comcast NBCUniversal. In this role, she manages editorial content on…
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This year, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee was chosen to be a part of the Network for School Improvement pilot program.
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The act of service is truly a radical act of love and underscores the value of human existence. I have…
Read the storyWhile in college, I studied criminal justice with a specific focus on the school to prison pipeline and juvenile delinquency….
Read the storyThis school year, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia AmeriCorps team serving at Alexander K. McClure Elementary School saw a unique opportunity to address two…
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Taking a gap year, whether it’s between high school and college, during your undergraduate years or after college, is a…
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There is so much to love about living and working in Philadelphia. Between the scenic parks, accessible art, delicious food and the…
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Through Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s University Partnership with the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, Walker took advantage of…
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Discovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you’ll…
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In 2013, Ofo Ezeugwu was an undergraduate student atTemple University. He served as vice president of the student body and…
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