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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“As much as I am proud of my own efforts to reach, I know so much of it is because…
Read the storyIt has been nearly three months since I started my job as an AmeriCorps member with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Columbus, and…
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October was LGBTQIA+ history month. It’s a great time to do some reflection and look at how far we have…
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Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
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Tutoring and teamwork are two key components to Â鶹ÊÓƵ. As a Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member, we serve as tutors…
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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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Ryan Tierney currently serves as my school’s Team Leader at McLain Junior and Senior High; he served his first year…
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Coming into the corps for my first year, I did not know what to expect from the organization, inside or…
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Meioshia grew up in San Antonio, and this year decided to return to her home city to serve other students…
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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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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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