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.
![2019 Starry Starry Night attendees give AmeriCorps members a standing ovation.](/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CYNH-SSN-FY19-38-scaled.jpg)
It was a windy March day when Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members gathered in New Castle to prepare for our 19th…
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“The youth of Buffalo are unstoppable, as are Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members.â€
Read the story![Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member speaking at event](/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Aaron-Agee-CIty-Year-Investment-Summit-585x332.jpg)
Learn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Read the storyDay in and day out, our AmeriCorps members dedicate themselves to a cause greater than self. The work they do…
Read the story![Three AmeriCorps members standing in front of lockers, talking](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYLA-MendezHS-05.18-EHaney-0145-585x332.jpg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…
Read the story![Three AmeriCorps members serve their alma mater in L.A.](/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Stevenson-585x332.png)
Serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles takes spirit, discipline, purpose and pride; when corps members serve in the schools they…
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Here are a few ways to combat Compassion Fatigue, when you may find yourself worn out from caring for others.
Read the story![The back City year americorps member standing next to three young students all facing the white board they are writing on](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYDC-LeckieElem-05.18-EHaney0033-585x332.jpg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience
Read the story![Four students and a Â鶹ÊÓƵ corps member learning at a large table in a classroom with computers and bookshelves](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYDC-CardozoHS-05.18-EHaney-0040-585x332.jpg)
“I started my time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville eager and ready to serve! Training was great, I liked having the…
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Ashlye Allison served as an AmeriCorps member, then returned as a Senior Corps Member as a Team Leader, and is…
Read the story![two students are doing independent work at a table while an AmeriCorps member looks at their work and smiles](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYBR-09.18-collinrichie-105-585x332.jpg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.
Read the storyJust like that, the year 2018 is officially in the history books and we are already 20 days into 2019….
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