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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Here’s a look at the benefits AmeriCorps members receive during their Â鶹ÊÓƵ journey and beyond.
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There are 354,172 students in Miami who need and deserve our support. You could be part of an AmeriCorps team that…
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Here are a few tips from the members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…
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Still, a healthy meal is important for your wellbeing and productivity. From breakfast to dinner here are some quick, delicious…
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As graduation edges near the horizon of the service year, our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members are planning for their next…
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In November 2017, Westgate Resorts Foundation announced its investment of $1 million in grants for various nonprofits in Central Florida to continue its Strong Families, Strong Workforce…
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Our three decades of youth development experience, along with external research, has shown that students’ academic success is directly tied…
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Maddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Cleveland AmeriCorps…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
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Comcast Cares Day is more than just a service day for Comcast NBCUniversal employees and partners. It’s a day to…
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During the class reading time, Jolene would cringe when it was her turn to read out loud and often didn’t…
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All of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
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