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.
Written by Yvan Le, AmeriCorps Member serving on the Synopsys team at Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…
Read the story![city year americorps member stands and helps two students who are sitting at a table working on schoolwork](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYLR-JAFairHS-04.18-EHaney-0002_e-585x332.jpg)
$10,386. Statistics from a 2012 Frontline PBS article show that if you drop out of high school chances are that…
Read the storyAfter a month of exploring my options, three reasons inspired my decision to apply and serve another city year.
Read the storyHere are some of the ways Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…
Read the story![a student gives an americorps member a high-five during morning power greeting](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/banner-home-1-585x332.jpg)
At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we AmeriCorps members love greeting our students with “good mornings,” and a round of Power Greeting.
Read the story![A group of AmeriCorps members chat as they walk across the school playground.](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYDC-GarfieldElem-04.18-EHaney-0010-1-585x332.jpg)
I’m bitter because it’s April. That means there are TWO months left of service.
Read the storyTime waits for no man At least that’s what they say This cause deserves applause but at times I question…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley kicked off the school year by welcoming our corps at an Opening Day ceremony at…
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Those who serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ spend long days devoting their time and effort to helping schools and communities throughout…
Read the storyOur Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members make a difference in students’ lives! Kathleen McShane proudly serves at Langston Hughes Academy. She…
Read the story![A team of seven AmeriCorps members lean over a brick wall smiling at the Arthur Ashe Charter school](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/JM-Ashe-2.25.19-body2-585x332.jpg)
Meet AmeriCorps member Julia Mattingly! She proudly serves at Arthur Ashe Charter School where she works all day, every day…
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