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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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members facilitate Hour of Code for students
Education
Â鶹ÊÓƵ shares the adventure of coding through Hour of Code
December 10, 2019

Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities Â鶹ÊÓƵ is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…

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The Corps
Imagining a world where ubuntu is the norm
November 14, 2019

One of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s founding stories is Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a shortened version of a Zulu proverb which means “I…

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AT&T volunteers and students from the school paint the plywood mural. 
The Corps
AT&T Impact Day (Miami, FL) 2019
November 13, 2019

Learn about Care Force Team member Ja’Lon Eason’s experience and how Mother Nature influenced his trip.

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Shannon Luby greets students
Our Impact
Starting the School Day Strong: Power Greeting Promotes Attendance and a Positive School Environment
November 7, 2019

Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…

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AT&T volunteers throw their hands up in a spirit break at the end of their service day
Education
AT&T Chicago Believe Day chronicle 2019

Our service partner was La Casa Norte, whose mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access…

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The Corps
Ubuntu, relationships and how we’re all connected
November 6, 2019

One of my favorite Â鶹ÊÓƵ core values is ubuntu. This value is a term of the Zulu tribe from…

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The Corps
Looking for the optimism online
November 1, 2019

We live in an era ruled by social norms and in a world where most people use technology and social…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Buffalo opening day Executive Director
The Corps
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Buffalo opening day celebration
October 30, 2019

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Buffalo kicked off their Opening Day celebration this month in collaboration with sponsors, staff and teachers from five…

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city year americorps member sits with a student at a desk as they review work
The Corps
Confidence is key
October 23, 2019

I remember how the other third-graders whispered and stared every time my reading tutor called me over to practice comprehension…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members planning with a teacher in a classroom
The Corps
5 critical skills I learned with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston

It takes a lot to serve as a tutor, mentor, and role model to a classroom of students, not to…

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The Corps
Women’s History Month: Which women inspire our corps members?

As we celebrate Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, Women’s History Month is also underway. Marketing and Communications Intern Kia Smith…

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The Corps
Everyone deserves an education: why I serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago

A year of service—what does that even mean? Looking into what a year of service is, I think digging into…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners