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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.

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Our Impact
2023-2024 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando Events
August 30, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…

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Our Impact
ACMs Rise to New Heights. Happy Valley Retreat Photo Gallery.

In August, Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Jose/Silicon Valley embarked upon a retreat to Happy Valley Conference and Retreat Center in Santa…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Cristin Casanova
August 29, 2024

This month we sat down with Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Cristian Casanova (2017-18) to catch up on what he’s been up…

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Our Alumni
Our Alumni
August 23, 2024

Service impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three Â鶹ÊÓƵ Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps mentor with students
The Corps
Five qualities that will make you a great mentor
August 19, 2024

Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…

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Benefits & Resources
Top five questions you have about Â鶹ÊÓƵ service, answered
August 1, 2024

Have some burning questions before applying to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ? Find those answers here!

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Our Alumni
Alumni Survey: Tips for Managing Money During Your Year of Service
July 31, 2024

A Â鶹ÊÓƵ year of service comes with professional development opportunities, deeply rooted camaraderie, and a rich opportunity to change…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Caitlin Donnelly

  At Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Jose/Silicon Valley, we are incredibly proud of our Alumni and strive to provide a continued…

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Benefits & Resources
Furnishing your apartment on a budget: Tips for AmeriCorps members
July 22, 2024

Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…

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Our Impact
Match Matters: Principal Gomez Defines Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Impact at San Jose Elementary
July 16, 2024

Principal Jasmin Gomez advocated for Â鶹ÊÓƵ to serve at San Jose Elementary School. At the end of our first…

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Benefits & Resources
Top five skills employers want you to have today
July 8, 2024

Read more and check the Â鶹ÊÓƵ blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…

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Our Alumni
Serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ sharpens job skills, HBCU graduate says
July 2, 2024

If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners