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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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October 23, 2019

Here are some of the ways Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…

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High school student working on a computer with an AmeriCorps member supporting
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My starfish story

My first day in my new classroom was both exciting and overwhelming.

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The power of community

One of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…

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The power of lunch time

In 2017, Brad Montague, creator of the popular YouTube series Kid President, gave a talk on how to be a…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work with students in and out of school
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Hoops and mentoring basketball tournament

From cheerleading and basketball, to science, dance, and even film-making club, Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s work isn’t just done during the school…

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two young students, one smiling in a classroom as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ corps member teaches them around a table in a classroom
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Making an impact in Â鶹ÊÓƵ intervention spaces

At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, student success coaches support students through instructional interventions in reading and math. An instructional intervention is a…

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One year of impact

Each AmeriCorps member has brought something unique to the team and our students this year. Meet them now!

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Four AmeriCorps members dance as they try to energize students for a day of learning
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The promotion promise

This year, all Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee high school teams are focusing on the same goal:  the promotion promise. The promotion…

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A Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member stand in a library, looking proudly at the camera. Behind him are students working on homework with another AmeriCorps member
Benefits & Resources
The benefits of a gap year
October 15, 2019

Taking a gap year, whether it’s between high school and college, during your undergraduate years or after college, is a…

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Philadelphia AmeriCorps members with flag at LOVE sign
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Why you should serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia
October 8, 2019

There is so much to love about living and working in Philadelphia. Between the scenic parks, accessible art, delicious food and the…

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city year americorps member stands and helps two students who are sitting at a table working on schoolwork
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How a year in service can propel a masters in public administration
September 24, 2019

Through Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s University Partnership with the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, Walker took advantage of…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ members pose at Girls at Work after a day of service
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Empowered by Power Tools: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Serves with Girls at Work
September 19, 2019

Impact manager Alysa Hemcher shares her Â鶹ÊÓƵ bucket list.

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