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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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Our Impact
Jacksonville students need mentors like you
May 10, 2019

Jacksonville, the River City by the sea, has so much to offer – an exciting arts and culture scene, diverse…

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The Corps
Strapped for Cash? You Can Still Build Great Money Habits
April 29, 2019

Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.

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Benefits & Resources
Why we love Jacksonville
April 26, 2019

You could be the person who makes a difference in the lives of students. Apply to serve with the dedicated…

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Downtown Chicago is the perfect place to spend a year of service at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Benefits & Resources
5 things we love about Chicago
April 24, 2019

learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.

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An AmeriCorps member rides the subway.
Benefits & Resources
4 Â鶹ÊÓƵ locations with great transportation benefits

Every Â鶹ÊÓƵ site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…

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Our Impact
Celebrating service at Ripples of Hope
April 15, 2019

We welcomed Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando sponsors and champions to celebrate another year of service at our annual fundraising event, Ripples…

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Benefits & Resources
Top 10 things to know before applying to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Providence
April 9, 2019

Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.

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Education
Getting a first chance to code with Â鶹ÊÓƵ
March 21, 2019

It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…

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Benefits & Resources
5 things we love about living in San José
March 13, 2019

There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…

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Benefits & Resources
How I used my Segal Education Award to travel
February 22, 2019

One of the benefits of serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…

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Our Impact
From the desk of Dr. Catherine Cushinberry
February 12, 2019

Dr. Catherine Cushinberry attended a parent open house at Brownsville Road Elementary. It was an event hosted by the team…

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An AmeriCorps member sits at a table in a school library.
Benefits & Resources
How to shine as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ applicant

When working on your Â鶹ÊÓƵ application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners