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.
A Baton Rouge program is working to set students on a path to success by providing academic support and creating…
Read the storyThis month, the Earl Warren team has put together a virtual game room for our school as an incentive for…
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Today Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans celebrates Future Teachers of America Day! Every year, 20% of our AmeriCorps members become teachers…
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Amber Cox first learned about Â鶹ÊÓƵ when she was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management at The College of New Jersey. It…
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Help Â鶹ÊÓƵ win a chance to present at SXSW EDU 2021 on the role of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps…
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Spirits were high at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia’s sixth annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon, held virtually on Tuesday, October 13. The luncheon united women to support the…
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Get to know the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit family! Meet our Development Director, Ashley Ashkenazi, who is in her sixth City…
Read the storyEarlier this month, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team (CE Team), a team of AmeriCorps members who lead…
Read the storyOur Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles AmeriCorps members have been in virtual classrooms, helping our students maneuver remote learning, for over two months!
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ D.C. alum Lee Ann Rice shares why she chose to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ and how her service…
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As the school year begins in the wake of a pandemic, this story outlines how can we help students and…
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On September 17th, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles’ Civic Engagement (CE) Team held the site’s first ever virtual service day for…
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