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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Introducing Emily Kean We are really thankful to have been able to have a chat with Emily Kean and talk…
Read the story![A partner teacher at one of our schools.](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/MartinezCruz-e1581549075778-530x332.png)
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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All the way from the city of Norristown, Pennsylvania, Warren Basla served in Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia at Universal Daroff Charter…
Read the story![Â鶹ÊÓƵ Columbus alum Alen Amimi stands in a group hug with his teammates](/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CYL-Academy-585x332.jpg)
we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
Read the story![Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members facilitate Hour of Code for students](/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/City-Year-Hour-of-Code-Game-585x332.jpg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities Â鶹ÊÓƵ is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…
Read the storyAlum Kiesha Johnnies proudly served with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee’s founding corps in 2010, serving a year in the city she…
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Introducing Ken Wakwe! We were able to have a chat with Ken Wakwe and talk about his service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. We talked to him about his recent roles and how he uses…
Read the story![Shannon Luby greets students](/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC08294-fy20-585x332.jpg)
Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
Read the story![AT&T volunteers throw their hands up in a spirit break at the end of their service day](/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ATT-Chicago-Care-Force-event-585x332.jpg)
Our service partner was La Casa Norte, whose mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access…
Read the story![Peace Corps to Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps](/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/PeaceCorpstoCityYear.jpg)
When you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
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Alex Diorio is a very proud alum of Â鶹ÊÓƵ (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…
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$10,386. Statistics from a 2012 Frontline PBS article show that if you drop out of high school chances are that…
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