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

Derrick Rainey wears many hats. He’s the current mayor of Wrightsville, Arkansas; a youth pastor; the small business coordinator for…
Read the storyAs Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…
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New York, NY – June 5, 2024 – Today, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New York (CYNY), an education nonprofit that recruits young…
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A new research project, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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Left: Hanna during her time serving as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, 2019-2020. Right: Hanna in her current role…
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When Lisa Owusu first moved to Jacksonville for a year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, she never imagined that she…
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The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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Last Thursday, May 9th, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….
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Award-Winning Education Leader and Innovator Luke Hostetter Tapped to Lead South Bay Sites, Launch New Location, and Build Out Local…
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The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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Awards season is in full swing, and that includes here at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ! We recently hosted our annual alumni awards…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit’s school team at Cody High School nominated Elizabeth Toye for our School Partner Spotlight because of…
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