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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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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum shares her path to teaching
September 16, 2024

Two years ago, Emilly Ceballos ’23 decided to move from Southern California to New Hampshire after graduating from college. At…

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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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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Cristin Casanova
August 29, 2024

This month we sat down with Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Cristian Casanova (2017-18) to catch up on what he’s been up…

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Our Alumni
Our Alumni
August 23, 2024

Service 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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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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Our Alumni
Alumni Survey: Tips for Managing Money During Your Year of Service
July 31, 2024

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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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Caitlin Donnelly

  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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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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Our Alumni
Serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ sharpens job skills, HBCU graduate says
July 2, 2024

If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners