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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A year of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…
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The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain…
Read the storyAt Â鶹ÊÓƵ, service is at the heart of everything we do. But our commitment to our corps members doesn’t…
Read the storyThroughout the school year, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….
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Did you know that one of the key benefits AmeriCorps members receive is access to the Segal Education Award to…
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Throughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…
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In 2022, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, in partnership with Rick Cavender and Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…
Read the storyMy name is Roz Komisar Blanck and I am a relatively new board member. I heard about Â鶹ÊÓƵ from…
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March is AmeriCorps Appreciation Month! We decided to partner with our school community to say thank you to our AmeriCorps…
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As the world came together to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Washington DC proudly hosted…
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In the past, Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio has recognized one Idealist of the Year annually. In 2024, we are taking…
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Last Friday afternoon, Dr. Michael Stevens, Executive Director of CYDC, and Gavin Ware, Managing Director of External Affairs, accompanied by…
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