Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Café Con Leche is one of the newest affinity groups at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Tulsa, created this year to bring together…
Read the storyTulsa students are looking for someone who believes in them and will show up for them every single day. Many…
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While working on her Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, Jessica Butay reached the question: ‘Where would you like to apply to serve?’…
Read the storyWith this year’s MLK Day of Service behind us now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the day means…
Read the storyAs we celebrate Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÂ AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, Women’s History Month is also underway. Marketing and Communications Intern Kia Smith…
Read the storyA year of service—what does that even mean? Looking into what a year of service is, I think digging into…
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Jesus Martinez grew up seeing Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ red jackets around Boston. He participated in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ afterschool programs as a…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…
Read the storyHere are some of the ways Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…
Read the storyAfter a month of exploring my options, three reasons inspired my decision to apply and serve another city year.
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At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we AmeriCorps members love greeting our students with “good mornings,” and a round of Power Greeting.
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I’m bitter because it’s April. That means there are TWO months left of service.
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