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.
For Nolan Tully, a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia (CYP) Associate Board member and a Partner at Philadelphia headquartered law…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ draws a lot of inspiration from Dr. King, and it is most evident on Martin Luther King Jr….
Read the storyThe work life of an AmeriCorps member can be described as an exhilarating, beautiful, and meaningful experience filled with many…
Read the storyIf you follow Â鶹ÊÓƵ on any social media platform or know anything about it, you have probably seen #MakeBetterHappen…
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I believe in the power of change. Yes, change can be difficult and a huge step, but I believe it’s…
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Each day is long, but worth every second of my time My name is Beth Elliott and I’m an AmeriCorps…
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Meet Lakeisha Allen, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee AmeriCorps member, and learn more about her through her poem, “I am… I was.”Â
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AmeriCorps Spotlight Thomas A. Edison High School Works with 9th and 10th graders Subjects: Algebra 2, Earth Science, and English  With the first…
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Cooking healthy, delicious and affordable meals on a budget is easy. Read on for five great recipes made with AmeriCorps…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ offers its members countless valuable personal and professional opportunities. From developing interpersonal skills to making connections within a…
Read the storyOne 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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Learn about Care Force Team member Ja’Lon Eason’s experience and how Mother Nature influenced his trip.
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