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.
In honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley’s staff and corps participated in…
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National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate representation as we work toward a more equitable…
Read the storyMy name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio hosted our annual Opening Day, on Thursday, September 19th at the San Antonio Zoo. Our new 51 AmeriCorps members have dedicated so…
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Two years ago, Emilly Ceballos ’23 decided to move from Southern California to New Hampshire after graduating from college. At…
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UPCOMING EVENTS At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…
Read the storyIn August, Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Jose/Silicon Valley embarked upon a retreat to Happy Valley Conference and Retreat Center in Santa…
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This month we sat down with Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Cristian Casanova (2017-18) to catch up on what he’s been up…
Read the storyService impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three Â鶹ÊÓƵ Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
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A Â鶹ÊÓƵ year of service comes with professional development opportunities, deeply rooted camaraderie, and a rich opportunity to change…
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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Jose/Silicon Valley, we are incredibly proud of our Alumni and strive to provide a continued…
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