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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Maddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Cleveland AmeriCorps…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
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Comcast Cares Day is more than just a service day for Comcast NBCUniversal employees and partners. It’s a day to…
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During the class reading time, Jolene would cringe when it was her turn to read out loud and often didn’t…
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All of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
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This year, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago’s Civic Engagement team organized a spectacular day of service at the Marie Curie Metropolitan High…
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Nicole Anderson, Assistant Vice President of Social Innovation and President of the AT&T Foundation, shares why the mission alignment of…
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If philanthropy is always a mixture of heart and head, then Connie and Steve Ballmer, who launched Ballmer Group to…
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Their multi-year gift, given at the highest level in Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s history, is catalyzing the organization’s ability to deepen its…
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The themes of mentorship and education have shaped both Diana Davis Spencer’s life and the areas of focus for her…
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Harry’s, an innovative men’s grooming company that gives both time and money to organizations that help prepare people for personal…
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For decades, MENTOR and Â鶹ÊÓƵ have been leaders in high-quality mentoring and youth development in hundreds of communities and…
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