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

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 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
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…
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Those who serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ spend long days devoting their time and effort to helping schools and communities throughout…
Read the storyOur Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members make a difference in students’ lives! Kathleen McShane proudly serves at Langston Hughes Academy. She…
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