Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
A 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 storyIf Alex is behind in class, he asks to come work in the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in-school office during lunch. He…
Read the storyI do not tend to remember the past in detail, but I will vividly remember this particular moment from my…
Read the storyCafé 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…
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.
Read the storyTime waits for no man At least that’s what they say This cause deserves applause but at times I question…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley kicked off the school year by welcoming our corps at an Opening Day ceremony at…
Read the storyWritten by Yvan Le, AmeriCorps Member serving on the Synopsys team at Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School
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