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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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Opportunity
#WeNeedBlackTeachers – Q&A with Darryl Bundrige, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly Executive Director
September 30, 2021

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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member in school service
Benefits & Resources
Top things you should know about Â鶹ÊÓƵ before applying
September 2, 2021

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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Our Alumni
Meet Brandon Chaderton: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alum and Presidential Appointee
August 23, 2021

Whether serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…

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Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City completes service project at W.E.B. DuBois Learning Center
August 18, 2021

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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Our Impact
Opening Week 2021
August 6, 2021

READY TO SERVE! Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando celebrates the AmeriCorps members committing a year of service to Orlando students during the…

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AmeriCorps member Samantha Richard poses in the classroom with a book she plans to read to her first grade students.
The Corps
5 Things I Wish I Knew
August 3, 2021

Each year, Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…

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Our Impact
OMYF Announced as New Team Sponsor
July 29, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando is proud to announce Orlando Magic Youth Foundation as the new Team Sponsor at Maynard Evans High…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members and alumni in school
Our Alumni
Meet educator and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Bianca Lynch (Washington D.C. ’03)
July 23, 2021

“The structure of Â鶹ÊÓƵ is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…

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Our Impact
Looking Back on the Impact of the ’20-’21 Boston Civic Engagement Team
July 20, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston believes in the immense power of volunteers to support our AmeriCorps members, enhance learning environments, and expand the…

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Benefits & Resources
4 ways to stretch your AmeriCorps stipend

When you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…

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Dre Thomas Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Smile on me
Our Alumni
Celebrating Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum and nonprofit founder Dre Thomas
July 13, 2021

Learn more about Dre Thomas, a Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…

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Our Alumni
Preparation for the First Annual Alumni Service Event and Reunion
July 5, 2021

  This past year we wanted to engage with Team Care Force and staff alumni, so our team put together…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners