Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.
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We welcomed Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando sponsors and champions to celebrate another year of service at our annual fundraising event, Ripples…
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A battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…
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Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.
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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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There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
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One of the benefits of serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
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For Black History Month, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia is honoring people and institutions that are African American pioneers in education, such as…
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When working on your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
Read the storyDr. Catherine Cushinberry attended a parent open house at Brownsville Road Elementary. It was an event hosted by the team…
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Working at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…
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On Monday, January 21, frigid winter temperatures were no match for nearly 1,000 volunteers who turned out for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…
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