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Our stories

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

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Day in the Life - Michael McKinnon, Civic Engagement Team Leader. Portrait photo of Michael
The Corps
A Day in the Life of Our AmeriCorps – Michael McKinnon
October 29, 2024

Catch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…

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Our Impact
A Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum with a passion for service—both here and abroad
October 22, 2024

Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ CEO, Jim Balfanz, Joins Bay Area Alumni for a Night of Inspiration
October 9, 2024

The laughing monkey event on September 5 in Sunnyvale was a huge success with over 50 city year alumni representing…

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Our Community
A Powerful Legacy of Commitment and Service: Honoring John & Tashia Morgridge
October 8, 2024

Honoring the Remarkable Commitment of John and Tashia Morgridge to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ For more than 30 years, John and Tashia…

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Our Impact
9/11 Day of Service with San José State University

In honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley’s staff and corps participated in…

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Our Impact
Staff Spotlight: Sergio G. Hernandez, M.S.

National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate representation as we work toward a more equitable…

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Our Impact
Why I Serve: Angel Rodriguez
October 3, 2024

My name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…

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Our Impact
CYSA Opening Day 2024

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio hosted our annual Opening Day, on Thursday, September 19th at the San Antonio Zoo. Our new 51 AmeriCorps members have dedicated so…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum shares her path to teaching
September 16, 2024

Two years ago, Emilly Ceballos ’23 decided to move from Southern California to New Hampshire after graduating from college. At…

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Two students read with a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Baton Rouge AmeriCorps member.
Our Impact
2023-2024 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando Events
August 30, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, 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, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Jose/Silicon Valley embarked upon a retreat to Happy Valley Conference and Retreat Center in Santa…

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Our Community
AmeriCorps Members in the Bay Area Gain Valuable Community Insights

In August, our AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) embarked upon a learning experience from key communities who are deeply rooted in the…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners