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

Serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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.
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There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
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One of the benefits of serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience
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“I started my time at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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…
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When working on your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
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Working at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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….
Read the storyThe Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ value that resonates with me the most is empathy. As I define it, empathy is the ability to…
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