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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
Donate to CYSA’s AmeriCorps Member Food Pantry
April 19, 2021

The CYSA Food Pantry needs to be replenished for our incoming AmeriCorps members. Consider donating any item(s) on CYSA’s Amazon…

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The Corps
How Â鶹ÊÓƵ Inspired Ceaira to do a Year of Service 
April 15, 2021

Read on to learn more about AmeriCorps member, Ceaira Mcneil, and how her experience with Â鶹ÊÓƵ inspired her to do…

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Benefits & Resources
Prepare to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s pre-service checklist
April 13, 2021

Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…

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Our Impact
Academic gains during COVID-19

Destiny Harden, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville AmeriCorps member, shares how she helped one of her fourth-grade students make significant progress in…

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Our Impact
AT&T Believes at Home – Virtual Event #2 (2020)- An Alternative Way of Doing Service 
April 12, 2021

For our second Team Care Force virtual event, we partnered with AT&T, getting a little creative in how we develop virtual…

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The Corps
Reflecting on my Service Year
April 7, 2021

      As I look back on this unique year of service, I feel grateful. My Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience…

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Our Community
A Year Like No Other – Letter from ED
April 6, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…

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Our Alumni
Continuing with Service Beyond Â鶹ÊÓƵ!
April 2, 2021

In honor of AmeriCorps month, we caught up with 6 of our alumni who have continued with national service beyond…

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Benefits & Resources
Thinking about a year of service in Kansas City? Here’s what recruiters think you should know.

Experience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…

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The Corps
Lessons Learned from two years of Â鶹ÊÓƵ service
March 30, 2021

Amari has learned to lead with empathy throughout his two years of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps. Learn more about…

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Our Impact
A Foray into Virtual Service
March 29, 2021

Care Force has gone through many changes and innovations over the years, and 2020 has certainly been exemplary of that…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Gamble, Chief Service Officer of the City of Philadelphia
March 26, 2021

Left: Amanda Gamble during her time serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia in 2011-2012.  Right: Amanda with Mayor Jim Kenney and…

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National Partners