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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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FAIRWINDS Foundation Sponsors Financial Literacy
March 24, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando is proud to announce FAIRWINDS Foundation as a new partner in our work through their investment in Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando AmeriCorps members…

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Education
The value of social breaktime activities
March 23, 2021

A holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.

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Our Impact
Welcome to Academic Support Blocks: Creating Supportive Spaces for our Students

At each of our schools, our AmeriCorps members work together as a team to lead initiatives or events that help…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member on busy city street
The Corps
Seven cities where you can make a difference to students
March 10, 2021

Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia AmeriCorps member appreciation
The Corps
Celebrating our remarkable AmeriCorps
March 8, 2021

Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.

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Our Impact
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Duffy

On Thursday October 15, 2020, Avery, Eric and I interviewed Team Care Force alum Andrew Duffy about his Â鶹ÊÓƵ…

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Our Impact
Celebrating Black History Month with Current and Historical Black Leaders
March 3, 2021

Blaine School AmeriCorps members William Glover-Flood and Tykira Mitchell teach students about important Black figures as part of Black History…

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Former Care Force ACM Carlos Corona with mask on
Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Carlos Corona
March 1, 2021

On Thursday October 22, 2020 my fellow teammates Karli Swensen, Avery Brick and I interviewed Â鶹ÊÓƵ Sacramento (’12-13′) and…

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Hour of Code Post
Education
Noble Elementary presents an Hour of Code
February 27, 2021

Computer Science Education week kicks off December 7-12 at schools around the world. Detroit’s Noble Elementary School joined in with…

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Our Impact
Building Virtual Community
February 24, 2021

Brain breaks are half-hour sessions led by ACMs and provide a fun, non-academic space for students to hang out and…

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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Egypt Worthy
February 22, 2021

Karli, Eric and I were very excited and thankful to get to speak with Egypt Worthy over Microsoft Teams on…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ in person and virtual learning
The Corps
How to mentor like a pro

Learn more about Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s emphasis on mentorship. Becoming a good mentor takes practice, listening and reflection.

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners