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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Meet Deniko Montgomery, a proud Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee AmeriCorps member and learn more about him in his poem titeld, “I…
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First Year AmeriCorps Member Mr. H takes us through a typical day of service at Sacramento Charter High School.
Read the story![A young student writes a note of appreciation on a clipboard. Drawing and note are a thank you for her Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SI-Feb-2020-Body-1-585x332.jpg)
What 3 first graders have to tell you about serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ They may be little, but they have…
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Returning AmeriCorps Member Mrs. Basuil takes us through a typical day of service at PS7 Middle School in Sacramento.
Read the story![Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members and community volunteers paint a large mural at San Antonio Elementary School for MLK Day of Service](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/City-Year-MLK-2020-178-scaled-e1582574915480.jpg)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebrates his legacy by mobilizing thousands of Americorps members and community volunteers in…
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There’s a popular phrase about how hindsight is 2020, but now, so is the present! (Cue all the 2020 vision…
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With the holiday season around the corner and 2019 ending, it‘s the perfect time for reflecting and looking ahead. For City…
Read the story![Four rows of change getting bigger next to a jar full of change. All of the piles have plants growing out of them to symbolize the increase in savings.](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Creative_ThriftyThursday_teaser-520x332.jpg)
Raise your hand if you like to save money. If you just raised your hand, keep reading. Even if you…
Read the story![AmeriCorps Member and student working at white board](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Milwaukee_05.18_ElliotHaney_IS-0026_e-585x332.jpg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago AmeriCorps member Anthony Ortiz shares what Ubuntu means to them and for their service year at Dett…
Read the story![“I have always seen food both as a source of personal joy and as an avenue to bring people together to build connections and community. Food opens the doorway to learning about different cultures and histories as well.â€](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Kimmy-Quote_BHM_Blog-585x332.png)
Kimmy Lee is a charismatic connector on the City Boston People Team – the department that supports human resources for our staff and…
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Welcome Team Care Force #13! Introducing the new Senior AmeriCorps members serving with Care Force 2019-2020. #TCF13 Name: Brittany…
Read the storyLearn why Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee Team Leader, Shontrice, decided to do a year of service and how her students inspire…
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