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.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia alum Anthony Copeman, a certified financial educator who focuses on helping millennials manage their financial health, grew…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando’s Idealist Breakfast event brought together individuals who are passionate about education and dedicated to supporting student success.
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When you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
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Alex Diorio is a very proud alum of Â鶹ÊÓƵ (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…
Read the storyAs an AmeriCorps member, my success in supporting our students academically and behaviorally rests in my ability to establish a…
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While working on her Â鶹ÊÓƵ application, Jessica Butay reached the question: ‘Where would you like to apply to serve?’…
Read the storyTulsa students are looking for someone who believes in them and will show up for them every single day. Many…
Read the storyWith this year’s MLK Day of Service behind us now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the day means…
Read the storyOne of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…
Read the storyHere are some of the ways Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…
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My first day in my new classroom was both exciting and overwhelming.
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