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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 I Serve: Angel Rodriguez
October 3, 2024

My name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…

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The Corps
Meet the 2024-2025 CYMKE Team Leaders
September 19, 2024

Dina Espinosa-Byrd Rockwell Automation Team at Rogers Street Academy I serve because… I want young people to know that they…

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The Corps
Want increased student attendance? Focus on relationships, joy and belonging.
September 16, 2024

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…

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Benefits & Resources
Empowering Futures: How an Exclusive Madison Wells Internship Is Transforming Â鶹ÊÓƵ LA AmeriCorps Members’ Careers
September 12, 2024

At Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…

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The Corps
Back to school checklist for tutors, mentors and role models
September 3, 2024

So, you’re about to start your first year as a tutor, mentor or student success coach, working closely with K-12…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps mentor with students
The Corps
Five qualities that will make you a great mentor
August 19, 2024

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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps student success coaches morning greeting
The Corps
What to expect at the start of Â鶹ÊÓƵ service
August 12, 2024

Learn what it’s like to serve at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and what to expect at the start of service. Â鶹ÊÓƵ…

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Press Release
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Dallas Board Chair Transition: A Continuation of Visionary Leadership
August 5, 2024

Exciting news as we celebrate Â鶹ÊÓƵ Dallas’s 10-year anniversary! After four impactful years as Board Chair, Ken Barth, Chief…

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The Corps
How Â鶹ÊÓƵ helps young people learn and lead
July 29, 2024

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping students to thrive in…

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The Corps
Why Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s student success coach network matters
July 16, 2024

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…

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The Corps
My Gap Year with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia
June 27, 2024

Student Success Coach Riya Sembhi (pictured front row, right, with her Sullivan Elementary team) shares her experiences serving a gap…

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Opportunity
Honoring Pride Month: A Personal Reflection By Virgil Emily, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Silicon Valley

  Celebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for Â鶹ÊÓƵ…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners