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

AmeriCorps Spotlight Thomas A. Edison High School Works with 9th and 10th graders Subjects: Algebra 2, Earth Science, and English  With the first…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Search Institute have been working together since 2017 to explore how Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members in Columbus,…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…
Read the storyAlum Kiesha Johnnies proudly served with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee’s founding corps in 2010, serving a year in the city she…
Read the storyOne of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s founding stories is Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a shortened version of a Zulu proverb which means “I…
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Learn about Care Force Team member Ja’Lon Eason’s experience and how Mother Nature influenced his trip.
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Introducing Ken Wakwe! We were able to have a chat with Ken Wakwe and talk about his service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. We talked to him about his recent roles and how he uses…
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Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
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Our service partner was La Casa Norte, whose mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access…
Read the storyOne of my favorite Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ core values is ubuntu. This value is a term of the Zulu tribe from…
Read the storyWe live in an era ruled by social norms and in a world where most people use technology and social…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo kicked off their Opening Day celebration this month in collaboration with sponsors, staff and teachers from five…
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