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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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Why Taking a Gap Year Was Right for Me
May 7, 2021

People decide to take a gap year for so many reasons. Learn why Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee AmeriCorps member, Kristen, decided…

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Why Serving from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic Hasn’t Dampened My Idealism

Being a teenager is hard under any circumstances, but I’m inspired by my ninth-graders’ resilience in the virtual world. Read on to…

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AmeriCorps member spotlight: Meet Ricquele!

Meet Ricquele Brooks, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee AmeriCorps member on the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Team at…

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A day as an AmeriCorps member 

Learn more about what a, “day in the life of an AmeriCorps member” looks like for a member of the…

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The Corps
Leaders Are Born When They Become Fearless
May 5, 2021

AmeriCorps member, Neha Sajjad shares more about her coming into Â鶹ÊÓƵ, with so much she didn’t know about herself,…

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Lessons learned from my students: Advocacy, joy and empathy

Read how students continue to leave a lasting impression on Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee AmeriCorps members in the virtual space.

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Prepare to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s pre-service checklist
April 13, 2021

Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…

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Academic gains during COVID-19

Destiny Harden, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville AmeriCorps member, shares how she helped one of her fourth-grade students make significant progress in…

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AT&T Believes at Home – Virtual Event #2 (2020)- An Alternative Way of Doing Service 
April 12, 2021

For our second Team Care Force virtual event, we partnered with AT&T, getting a little creative in how we develop virtual…

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Benefits & Resources
Thinking about a year of service in Kansas City? Here’s what recruiters think you should know.
April 2, 2021

Experience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…

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A Foray into Virtual Service
March 29, 2021

Care Force has gone through many changes and innovations over the years, and 2020 has certainly been exemplary of that…

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Education
The value of social breaktime activities
March 23, 2021

A 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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