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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It is the beginning of the second semester for our students here at Rufus King International Middle School. Grades for…
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In Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year….
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In partnership with schools and teachers, our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…
Read the storyAs a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service to others, Â鶹ÊÓƵ considers Martin Luther King,…
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Kainat Lungani serves as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee AmeriCorps member and shares how she helped one of her students to…
Read the storyIt’s measured by un-hunching shoulders and teeth coming unclenched. It’s seen as fists coming to rest, open palmed, by the…
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First Year AmeriCorps Member Mr. H takes us through a typical day of service at Sacramento Charter High School.
Read the story![A young student writes a note of appreciation on a clipboard. Drawing and note are a thank you for her Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SI-Feb-2020-Body-1-585x332.jpg)
What 3 first graders have to tell you about serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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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It’s my second day on the job, and I’m standing in Home Depot with fellow Team Care Force (TCF) members…
Read the story![Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members and community volunteers paint a large mural at San Antonio Elementary School for MLK Day of Service](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/City-Year-MLK-2020-178-scaled-e1582574915480.jpg)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebrates his legacy by mobilizing thousands of Americorps members and community volunteers in…
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Read about the Care Force trip alongside HMH in Orlando, FL
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