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.
Welcome to the exciting sequel in our self-care trilogy. In our first installment,…
Read the story“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift…
Read the storyThis poem is a written reflection that Maraina Weyl (San José/ Silicon Valley ’20) wrote in the early transition from…
Read the storyCity Year is more than a gap year; Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a growth year. During my year of service, I grew in many…
Read the storySocial-emotional learning is a way that Â鶹ÊÓƵ can support students in acquiring tools to better understand and navigate their…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ is designed to improvise and conquer new challenges. Whether in a classroom, hallway, office, cafeteria or outdoor space,…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville AmeriCorps member Ray Van Allen chose to serve to spend time after college and before graduate school…
Read the storyConsider serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Baton Rouge! Here are three ways they work to support AmeriCorps members through their year…
Read the storyBen and Brittany were able to do a call with Alejandro Villafuerte about his experience serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. We…
Read the storyAs the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.
Read the storyA component of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ calendar is the Mid-Year Summit, where AmeriCorps members come together to reestablish expectations and…
Read the storyThe safety and well-being of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, staff, partners and broader communities we serve is always…
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