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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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The Corps
Dedicating my Red Jacket to my Mother
January 26, 2021

At the start of each year, each Â鶹ÊÓƵ site holds a Red Jacket Dedication ceremony where every Â鶹ÊÓƵ…

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Our Impact
Relationship Building and the Gravitational Pull of the Red Jacket
November 30, 2020

  The red jacket we put on every day has a gravitational pull that draws students in. Their past experiences…

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The Corps
My Red Jacket Dedication: To the American Youth Foundation and Enkindling our Best Self
November 24, 2020

At the start of each year, each Â鶹ÊÓƵ site holds a Red Jacket Dedication ceremony where every Â鶹ÊÓƵ…

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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a leadership laboratory
May 18, 2020

Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…

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appreciate teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week
Education
Thank You to Manchester Teachers
May 8, 2020

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Manchester teachers have adapted to remote learning and are continuing to advocate for their students-and we’re…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Hampshire's service responds to the COVID-19 crisis.
Our Impact
Students First, Collaboration Always: CYNH’s Service Responds to COVID-19
April 2, 2020

With the announcement on Saturday, March 14th that Manchester schools would be closed for several weeks to prevent the spread of the COVID-19…

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A corps member runs games during recess to help kids cooperate and have fun
Our Impact
Creating a Culture of Kindness
March 6, 2020

In partnership with schools and teachers, our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…

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Shannon Luby greets students
Our Impact
Starting the School Day Strong: Power Greeting Promotes Attendance and a Positive School Environment
November 7, 2019

Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…

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AmeriCorps members coming down a line up of students in a gymnasium giving the students high fives
The Corps
Celebrating 20 Years of Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Hampshire
September 25, 2019

Opening Day is always a special occasion for us at Â鶹ÊÓƵ as it marks the official launch to our year…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ members pose at Girls at Work after a day of service
Our Impact
Empowered by Power Tools: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Serves with Girls at Work
September 19, 2019

Impact manager Alysa Hemcher shares her Â鶹ÊÓƵ bucket list.

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Olga Remesha and her family are joined by her Â鶹ÊÓƵ team for her citizenship ceremony
The Corps
The Road to Citizenship
July 4, 2019

On April 11th, we both had the opportunity to take part in a United States Naturalization Ceremony in Yarmouth, Maine….

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Nicole Nover chats with students in her Leadership Lunch group
The Corps
My Greatest Teachers
June 6, 2019

Last May I graduated from college and I had no idea what I was doing with my life. A friend…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners