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

You could be the person who makes a difference in the lives of students. Apply to serve with the dedicated…
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Every Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…
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learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.
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As a senior Impact Manager at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…
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Javon Cohen’s time with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville was a life-changing experience filled with new ideas and sparks of new personalities.
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Being thoughtful, planning and preparing, focusing on results, making data-driven decisions and the so-called ‘soft skills’ Google says make the…
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Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.
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It was a windy March day when Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members gathered in New Castle to prepare for our 19th…
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“The youth of Buffalo are unstoppable, as are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members.â€
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Learn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
Read the storyDay in and day out, our AmeriCorps members dedicate themselves to a cause greater than self. The work they do…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…
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