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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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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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Benefits & Resources
5 things we love about living in San José
March 13, 2019

There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…

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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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Benefits & Resources
How I used my Segal Education Award to travel

One of the benefits of serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…

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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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Portrait of Ashlye Allison
The Corps
Why I keep returning to Â鶹ÊÓƵ
February 14, 2019

Ashlye Allison served as an AmeriCorps member, then returned as a Senior Corps Member as a Team Leader, and is…

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Benefits & Resources
How to shine as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ applicant
February 12, 2019

When working on your Â鶹ÊÓƵ application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners