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

When I joined Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…
Read the storyOctober marks Filipino American Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting three incredible staff and corps members who left their mark…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…
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Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. Here…
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Whether serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…
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Each year, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Kansas City partners with a…
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READY TO SERVE! Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando celebrates the AmeriCorps members committing a year of service to Orlando students during the…
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Each year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…
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