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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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The Corps
Top Reasons Why You’ll Love Living and Working In Memphis
May 9, 2024

Living and working in Memphis can be a great option for young people, from affordable housing and a vibrant culture…

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The Corps
Supporting the Next Generation of Teachers
May 6, 2024

Each May, organizations and communities across the nation celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, coming together to express gratitude to the educators…

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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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The Corps
Why Serving With Â鶹ÊÓƵ Memphis Could Be A Great Next Step

Fernecia Humphrey, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Memphis ‘23, decided she wanted a second year of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ after the 2022-2023…

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The Corps
Understanding the importance of equitable access to financial literacy
April 9, 2024

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members are exploring the importance of financial literacy for young people’s…

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The Corps
Leadership and community: reflections of an HBCU alum
April 3, 2024

Did you know that many alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, known as HBCUs, apply to serve with City…

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The Corps
Seven reasons to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City
March 29, 2024

Do you know about the vibrant city of Kansas City and the incredible opportunities it offers to Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps…

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The Corps
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Joining Â鶹ÊÓƵ
March 28, 2024

One There will be days that will test you, and you’ll contemplate quitting. But you persevere for a reason. One…

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Our Impact
Reflecting on 10 years with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville’s Veronika McDougald
March 26, 2024

As we celebrate a decade of service to the Jacksonville community, it’s impossible to overlook the significant contributions of Veronika…

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Our Impact
Thank You AmeriCorps Members!

March is AmeriCorps Appreciation Month! We decided to partner with our school community to say thank you to our AmeriCorps…

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The Corps
HBCU graduate says Â鶹ÊÓƵ gave her “a chance to grow”
March 19, 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