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.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ gives AmeriCorps member Mi’Ele Booker the opportunity to be the person she needed when she was younger, especially…
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The yellow jacket is a legacy of trust in Sacramento, people move on but the yellow jacket persists, here’s a…
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Â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…
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In September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…
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On Saturday, September 18, Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Hampshire kicked off our 2021-22 service year with our annual Opening Day ceremony….
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We are so excited that this year we are not only partnering with Boston Public Schools, but also expanding to…
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Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Here…
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Each 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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Last Monday, August 9 marked the official first day of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia’s 2021-22 service year with the start of…
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READY TO SERVE! Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando celebrates the AmeriCorps members committing a year of service to Orlando students during the…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando is proud to announce Orlando Magic Youth Foundation as the new Team Sponsor at Maynard Evans High…
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