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Our stories

Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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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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Jia He learned English after coming to the US as a child
Education
Build Literacy, Build Civic Leaders
September 25, 2018

There’s a picture of me in my mother’s battered “First years in America” album where I’m sipping a Coke from…

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A classroom with desks in small groups.
Education
Building strategic partnerships to provide students with year-round learning support
September 19, 2018

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…

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Heart of Florida United Way Team serving at Oak Ridge High School
Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ welcomes Heart of Florida United Way as Team Sponsor
August 29, 2018

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando Americorps members serving at Oak Ridge High School will proudly wear the Heart of Florida United Way…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members planning with a teacher in a classroom
Our Impact
Starbucks invests in opportunities for all
August 24, 2018

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando is proud to be selected as a recipient of The Starbucks Foundation’s 2018 Opportunity for All grant,…

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High school student working on a computer with an AmeriCorps member supporting
Education
Photo essay: inspiring girls to believe in themselves
August 13, 2018

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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city year americorps members in a classroom helping students who are working with their desks pushed together
Our Impact
The impact of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
August 7, 2018

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s impact as told by Brandan, a student who was directly served by Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in a classroom in…

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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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Partnership

In April, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced a partnership with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to launch HMH Classroom Corps, a unique multi-tiered program…

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Two AmeriCorps members share a laugh at a city park.
Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ: A breakthrough innovation in education
May 28, 2018

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.

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Red Nose Day and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps
Our Impact
Making a difference to the students that need us most
May 23, 2018

Support from Red Nose Day has allowed Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to meet and work with talented and hardworking students in locations…

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a student turns around from their work to smile
Our Impact
Breaking through “the code”: 5 steps for unlocking success in young people
May 22, 2018

In January 2018, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Senior Vice President of Team Leadership Stephen Spaloss was invited to speak at a Mental…

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National Partners