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Our stories

Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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The Corps
My Red Jacket Dedication: To the American Youth Foundation and Enkindling our Best Self
November 24, 2020

At the start of each year, each Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ site holds a Red Jacket Dedication ceremony where every Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…

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Our Impact
Success stories from digital service: Building an attendance game room
November 20, 2020

This month, the Earl Warren team has put together a virtual game room for our school as an incentive for…

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An AmeriCorps member in her red jacket smiles and holds a sign that displays her name Ms. Rogers and also says Future Teacher. She is standing on the front lawn of ARISE Academy
Our Alumni
Celebrating Future Teachers of America Day!

Today Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans celebrates Future Teachers of America Day! Every year, 20% of our AmeriCorps members become teachers…

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Education
Vote for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to present at SXSW EDU 2021
November 10, 2020

Help Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ win a chance to present at SXSW EDU 2021 on the role of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps…

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Our Impact
2020 Women’s Leadership Luncheon Celebrates Civic Service and Women’s Empowerment
October 29, 2020

Spirits were high at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia’s sixth annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon, held virtually on Tuesday, October 13. The luncheon united women to support the…

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Education
Five Free Virtual Tools to Keep Students Engaged
October 28, 2020

Without access to in-person schooling and the academic and social emotional supports that school provides, student engagement is more critical than…

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Our Impact
Meet our team: Ashley Ashkenazi
October 26, 2020

Get to know the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit family! Meet our Development Director, Ashley Ashkenazi, who is in her sixth City…

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Our Impact
CYLA and the Wasserman Foundation team up to give back to the students of Watts
October 22, 2020

Earlier this month, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team (CE Team), a team of AmeriCorps members who lead…

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Our Impact
A virtual service update with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles!

Our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles AmeriCorps members have been in virtual classrooms, helping our students maneuver remote learning, for over two months!

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The Corps
Navigating Virtual Service
October 20, 2020

  Coming into Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ where the focus was student’s education came with a rollercoaster of emotions. You start to…

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The Entergy team serving at Arthur Ashe Charter school gathers for a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ team picture in the outdoor garden classroom
The Corps
Who’s Serving in 2020-21?
October 9, 2020

We are thrilled to share a few highlights and shout-outs for our six school teams. Even in the face of…

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The Corps
If Three’s a Crowd, Four’s a Family
October 6, 2020

Are you thinking about living alone during your service in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ? If yes, I highly encourage you to think…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners