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.
Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love, home of the world champion Philadelphia Eagles (yes, we’re still claiming it) and the…
Read the storyLongtime supporters of Â鶹ÊÓƵ and AmeriCorps gathered on Capitol Hill this spring in support of national service programs that…
Read the storyOn April 11th, we both had the opportunity to take part in a United States Naturalization Ceremony in Yarmouth, Maine….
Read the storyEach morning, Airica, a seventh-grade student in Kansas City, steps onto the bus, ready to tackle her school day. She says her commute…
Read the storyLast May I graduated from college and I had no idea what I was doing with my life. A friend…
Read the storySo, you’re thinking about applying to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tulsa? Yes! We’re excited to hear you’re interested in joining us at…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ has developed a strong culture of hard work, empathy, respect and understanding. This culture has been deliberately formulated…
Read the storyPlanning McDonough’s literacy night was the most exhilarating, exhausting, stressful, and rewarding thing I have done at Â鶹ÊÓƵ (or…
Read the storyAt a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
Read the storyLittle Rock, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock.
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville Team Leader Tessa Delgo is entering her 20th month serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ; by far, the most…
Read the storyEducating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
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