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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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Education
Making sense out of math with games, competition and ‘growth mindset’
April 9, 2019

A battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…

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The Corps
A Starry Starry Night to Remember
April 4, 2019

It was a windy March day when Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members gathered in New Castle to prepare for our 19th…

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AmeriCorps members take the Â鶹ÊÓƵ pledge
The Corps
Welcome to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Buffalo
April 1, 2019

“The youth of Buffalo are unstoppable, as are Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members.â€

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The Corps
From Little Rock to the Big Apple, one Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member shares his journey
March 29, 2019

Learn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member points to a chart as four students gathered around a table look on
Education
Getting a first chance to code with Â鶹ÊÓƵ
March 21, 2019

It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…

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The Corps
A thank you note from staff

Day in and day out, our AmeriCorps members dedicate themselves to a cause greater than self. The work they do…

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The Corps
What do Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members do? Run afterschool programs
March 20, 2019

Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…

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Three AmeriCorps members serve their alma mater in L.A.
The Corps
Three AmeriCorps members return to serve at their alma mater

Serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles takes spirit, discipline, purpose and pride; when corps members serve in the schools they…

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Twelve AmeriCorps members with their arms up in a spirit break
The Corps
How to combat compassion fatigue
March 15, 2019

Here are a few ways to combat Compassion Fatigue, when you may find yourself worn out from caring for others.

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The Corps
5 things AmeriCorps members should expect from Â鶹ÊÓƵ
February 22, 2019

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience

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Four students and a Â鶹ÊÓƵ corps member learning at a large table in a classroom with computers and bookshelves
The Corps
My first month as a mid-year AmeriCorps member
February 21, 2019

“I started my time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville eager and ready to serve! Training was great, I liked having the…

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Education
Black History Month: Honoring Lincoln University as a pioneer in education
February 20, 2019

For Black History Month, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia is honoring people and institutions that are African American pioneers in education, such as…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners