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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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Miko Crosby works with students in their literacy group
The Corps
A Day in the Life of My Literacy Group
January 9, 2019

We’re all settling down after recess. The hands on the clock hit 12:35 p.m. and four students stand up, each…

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Two male middle school students walk alongside two Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members outside school on a sunny day
Our Impact
Giving back to the beloved community
January 8, 2019

Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member Matthew Valenzuela, a product of selfless LAUSD educators, now proudly serves at his alma mater, Stevenson…

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Our Impact
Three generations of making better happen
November 16, 2018

Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member Jessica Lazaro proudly follows her two sisters’ lead: being a compassionate, dependable and nurturing mentor for students.

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Our Impact
Sending forth tiny ripples of hope
October 10, 2018

On Sept. 25th we celebrated Opening Day with Los Angeles Unified Board President Monica Garcia and Assembly member Miguel Santiago,…

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Benefits & Resources
Living on a stipend: there’s an app for that
October 6, 2018

Here are six great apps that are sure to put some extra cash in your pocket and a smile on…

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Heart of Florida United Way Team serving at Oak Ridge High School
Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ welcomes Heart of Florida United Way as Team Sponsor
August 29, 2018

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 AmeriCorps members planning with a teacher in a classroom
Our Impact
Starbucks invests in opportunities for all
August 24, 2018

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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Benefits & Resources
SeaWorld Orlando Supports Our Corps
August 22, 2018

We are thankful for SeaWorld Orlando, who joined a group of committed community organizations as an AmeriCorps Member Experience Partner…

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city year americorps members in a classroom helping students who are working with their desks pushed together
Our Impact
The impact of Â鶹ÊÓƵ
August 7, 2018

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s impact as told by Brandan, a student who was directly served by Â鶹ÊÓƵ in a classroom in…

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a city year americorps member walking with students in a hallway next to lockers
Benefits & Resources
Advice for making the most of your Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience
July 9, 2018

Â鶹ÊÓƵ impact manager and alum collects and shares advice from senior AmeriCorps members for future corp members.

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Paolo Aligada gives double thumbs-up while standing in front of a whiteboard covered in lesson plan strategies.
Our Impact
Our students have so much to offer and teach us.
June 28, 2018

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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Our Impact
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Partnership

In April, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced a partnership with Â鶹ÊÓƵ to launch HMH Classroom Corps, a unique multi-tiered program…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners