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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Our Alumni
AANHPI Q&A with Miranda Ying
June 10, 2024

As Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…

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Education
Improving student attendance through student success coaching

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain…

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Our Impact
National service builds critical workforce, civic and life skills
June 5, 2024

A new research project, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Hanna Kim (‘20), Community Schools Volunteer Coordinator, City of Philadelphia
May 31, 2024

Left: Hanna during her time serving as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, 2019-2020. Right: Hanna in her current role…

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Our Alumni
The Cycle of Opportunity: A Year Commitment That Resonates For A Lifetime
May 22, 2024

When Lisa Owusu first moved to Jacksonville for a year of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ, she never imagined that she…

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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Honors Nonprofit Founder Dustin LaFont
May 21, 2024

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…

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Our Alumni
Rekindling the Spirit of Service: Â鶹ÊÓƵ DC’s Breakfast of Champions Returns Recap
May 15, 2024

Last Thursday, May 9th, Â鶹ÊÓƵ DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….

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The Corps
A Day in The Life

Throughout the school year, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….

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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Honors Young Alum Derek Qiu
April 30, 2024

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…

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Education
We Can’t Do It Alone: A Conversation with Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie
April 24, 2024

Throughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…

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Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio | Bridge Builder Awardees
April 12, 2024

In 2022, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, in partnership with Rick Cavender and  Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…

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Our Community
Meet Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit Board Member Roz Blanck
March 27, 2024

My name is Roz Komisar Blanck and I am a relatively new board member. I heard about Â鶹ÊÓƵ from…

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National Partners