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.
![Olga Remesha and her family are joined by her Â鶹ÊÓƵ team for her citizenship ceremony](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NH_FY19_Olgas-citizenship-585x332.jpg)
On April 11th, we both had the opportunity to take part in a United States Naturalization Ceremony in Yarmouth, Maine….
Read the story![A group of AmeriCorps members walk along the city sidewalk.](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYChi-CityPortaits-10.18-ehaney-175_e-1-585x332.jpg)
Over the last 30 years, Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni, now more than 32,000 strong, have been instrumental in helping to drive…
Read the story![AmeriCorps member stands behind two students as they work at laptops in the classroom](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYKansasCity-NortheastHigh-InSchool-elliothaney-Jan2019-011-585x332.jpg)
Each morning, Airica, a seventh-grade student in Kansas City, steps onto the bus, ready to tackle her school day. She says her commute…
Read the story![Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Team Leader](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/City-Year-Team-Leader-Professional-Skills-.jpg)
Just as our AmeriCorps members give their all to support our students, our organization and staff strive to give our…
Read the story![Nicole Nover chats with students in her Leadership Lunch group](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NH_FY19_Nicoles-lunch-group-585x332.jpg)
Last May I graduated from college and I had no idea what I was doing with my life. A friend…
Read the story![downtown Tulsa skyline](/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Tulsa-Downtown_Tulsa_Southern_Skyline_1396129911440-585x332.jpg)
So, you’re thinking about applying to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tulsa? Yes! We’re excited to hear you’re interested in joining us at…
Read the story![Â鶹ÊÓƵ DC tutoring and mentoring](/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CYDC-tutoring-and-mentoring-585x332.jpg)
For nearly 20 years, Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members have had the opportunity to serve in this important and distinctive city.
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ has developed a strong culture of hard work, empathy, respect and understanding. This culture has been deliberately formulated…
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Little Rock, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock.
Read the story![city year americorps member sitting with two high school students- all sitting at a table outside reading books](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYLR-HallHS-04.18-EHaney-0049-585x332.jpg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville Team Leader Tessa Delgo is entering her 20th month serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ; by far, the most…
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Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
Read the story![a student smiles and looks at an AmeriCorps member as they sit together at a table doing work](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYBR-09.18-collinrichie-109-585x332.jpg)
As a senior Impact Manager at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…
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