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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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The Corps
Building trust with students
May 20, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has developed a strong culture of hard work, empathy, respect and understanding. This culture has been deliberately formulated…

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Students add their handprints to the sun at McDonough's literacy night
Education
Planning a Literacy Family Engagement Night
May 16, 2019

Planning McDonough’s literacy night was the most exhilarating, exhausting, stressful, and rewarding thing I have done at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (or…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC near capitol hill
Benefits & Resources
Five things we love about Washington, D.C.
May 15, 2019

There’s lots to love about living in the nation’s Capital. You’ll have access to world-class museums, colleges and universities and…

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AmeriCorps member talking with student on playground while other students are playing
Education
Making public schools stronger with caring relationships

At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…

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The Corps
Five things we love about living in Little Rock
May 6, 2019

Little Rock, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock.

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city year americorps member sitting with two high school students- all sitting at a table outside reading books
The Corps
Twenty months of gratitude
May 1, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville Team Leader Tessa Delgo is entering her 20th month serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ; by far, the most…

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The Corps
Strapped for Cash? You Can Still Build Great Money Habits
April 29, 2019

Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.

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Benefits & Resources
Why we love Jacksonville
April 26, 2019

You could be the person who makes a difference in the lives of students. Apply to serve with the dedicated…

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An AmeriCorps member rides the subway.
Benefits & Resources
4 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ locations with great transportation benefits
April 24, 2019

Every Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…

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Downtown Chicago is the perfect place to spend a year of service at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
Benefits & Resources
5 things we love about Chicago

learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.

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An AmeriCorps member looks ahead at the city skyline.
The Corps
Looking back on my Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
April 12, 2019

Javon Cohen’s time with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville was a life-changing experience filled with new ideas and sparks of new personalities.

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The Corps
How Impact Managers support their Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members

As a senior Impact Manager at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners