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

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member Jessica Lazaro proudly follows her two sisters’ lead: being a compassionate, dependable and nurturing mentor for students.
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According to a new report by Attendance Works, 15% of all U.S. students — one out of seven — are…
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Sometimes referred to as non-cognitive skills, social and emotional aptitudes such as self-management, goal-setting and problem solving have, in the…
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On Sept. 25th we celebrated Opening Day with Los Angeles Unified Board President Monica Garcia and Assembly member Miguel Santiago,…
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Here are six great apps that are sure to put some extra cash in your pocket and a smile on…
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There’s a picture of me in my mother’s battered “First years in America” album where I’m sipping a Coke from…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando Americorps members serving at Oak Ridge High School will proudly wear the Heart of Florida United Way…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando is proud to be selected as a recipient of The Starbucks Foundation’s 2018 Opportunity for All grant,…
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We are thankful for SeaWorld Orlando, who joined a group of committed community organizations as an AmeriCorps Member Experience Partner…
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Two years ago, Tatiyana Murray was 21, wrapping up her bachelor’s degree in political science and searching for a meaningful experience as her…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s impact as told by Brandan, a student who was directly served by Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in a classroom in…
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