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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Bridge building is a powerful metaphor and tool for social change. Seeing and making connections, whether among people or ideas,…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ has taught me so much more in this year in service than I learned in my four years…
Read the storyWhen compiling tidbits of advice for incoming Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, we always hear from Â鶹ÊÓƵ staff and alumni…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Columbus has been a multidimensional learning experience. Being an AmeriCorps Member at South High School has allowed me…
Read the story![Two AmeriCorps members share a laugh at a city park.](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYChi-CityPortaits-10.18-ehaney-082-1-585x332.jpg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.
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Learn more about the Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.
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As the year winds down, there are many extra responsibilities that AmeriCorps members are working against the clock to accomplish.Â
Read the storyThroughout the past nine months of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Columbus, there have been multiple times when corps members have…
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Three decades of youth development work taught us that to support the success of our students, many of whom face…
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Between the thriving arts community, incredible history, gorgeous parks and delicious eats, Providence, Rhode Island is the place to be.
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We can meet students where they are by putting the theories surrounding social-emotional learning into practice, particularly by building lasting…
Read the storyEvery Wednesday at South High School, Harmony Project hosts an after-school choir program for our students. When first introduced to the organization, I thought…
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