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Our stories

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

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The Corps
Five things we love about living in Little Rock
May 6, 2019

Little Rock, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock.

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city year americorps member sitting with two high school students- all sitting at a table outside reading books
The Corps
Twenty months of gratitude
May 1, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville Team Leader Tessa Delgo is entering her 20th month serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ; by far, the most…

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The Corps
Strapped for Cash? You Can Still Build Great Money Habits
April 29, 2019

Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.

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An AmeriCorps member looks ahead at the city skyline.
The Corps
Looking back on my Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
April 12, 2019

Javon Cohen’s time with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville was a life-changing experience filled with new ideas and sparks of new personalities.

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a student smiles and looks at an AmeriCorps member as they sit together at a table doing work
The Corps
How Impact Managers support their Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members

As a senior Impact Manager at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…

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The Corps
Make national service the star of your resume
April 11, 2019

Being thoughtful, planning and preparing, focusing on results, making data-driven decisions and the so-called ‘soft skills’ Google says make the…

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2019 Starry Starry Night attendees give AmeriCorps members a standing ovation.
The Corps
A Starry Starry Night to Remember
April 4, 2019

It was a windy March day when Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members gathered in New Castle to prepare for our 19th…

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AmeriCorps members take the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ pledge
The Corps
Welcome to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo
April 1, 2019

“The youth of Buffalo are unstoppable, as are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members.â€

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member speaking at event
The Corps
From Little Rock to the Big Apple, one Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member shares his journey
March 29, 2019

Learn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.

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The Corps
A thank you note from staff
March 21, 2019

Day in and day out, our AmeriCorps members dedicate themselves to a cause greater than self. The work they do…

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Three AmeriCorps members standing in front of lockers, talking
The Corps
What do Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members do? Run afterschool programs
March 20, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…

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Three AmeriCorps members serve their alma mater in L.A.
The Corps
Three AmeriCorps members return to serve at their alma mater

Serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles takes spirit, discipline, purpose and pride; when corps members serve in the schools they…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners