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

Meet Deniko Montgomery, a proud Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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.
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What 3 first graders have to tell you about serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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.
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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…
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Raise your hand if you like to save money. If you just raised your hand, keep reading. Even if you…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chicago AmeriCorps member Anthony Ortiz shares what Ubuntu means to them and for their service year at Dett…
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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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee Team Leader, Shontrice, decided to do a year of service and how her students inspire…
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