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.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando Americorps members serving at Oak Ridge High School will proudly wear the Heart of Florida United Way…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando is proud to be selected as a recipient of The Starbucks Foundation’s 2018 Opportunity for All grant,…
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Two years ago, Tatiyana Murray was 21, wrapping up her bachelor’s degree in political science and searching for a meaningful experience as her…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s impact as told by Brandan, a student who was directly served by Â鶹ÊÓƵ in a classroom in…
Read the story![Paolo Aligada gives double thumbs-up while standing in front of a whiteboard covered in lesson plan strategies.](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PaoloAligadaSJSV-585x332.jpeg)
In the same way Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley AmeriCorps members serve students, our students have so much to offer and teach…
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In April, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced a partnership with Â鶹ÊÓƵ to launch HMH Classroom Corps, a unique multi-tiered program…
Read the story![Two AmeriCorps members share a laugh at a city park.](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYChi-CityPortaits-10.18-ehaney-082-1-585x332.jpg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.
Read the story![Red Nose Day and Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/VirgilMiddle-LA-RedNose-eh-585x332.jpg)
Support from Red Nose Day has allowed Â鶹ÊÓƵ to meet and work with talented and hardworking students in locations…
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In January 2018, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Senior Vice President of Team Leadership Stephen Spaloss was invited to speak at a Mental…
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Learn more about the Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.
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In November 2017, Westgate Resorts Foundation announced its investment of $1 million in grants for various nonprofits in Central Florida to continue its Strong Families, Strong Workforce…
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