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.
Each day AmeriCorps members wake up to serve another day in the beautiful Granite State. Fifty-three young people commute from…
Read the storyThe holiday season is all about joy, and nothing brings me more joy than my students. It’s the small moments…
Read the storyOn December 17, Philadelphia’s famed Blue Cross RiverRink was the meeting place for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly’s annual Corps Winter Celebration.
Read the storyTaking a gap year in national service can supply valuable experiences that allow Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members to discover and…
Read the story“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…
Read the storyOctober was LGBTQIA+ history month. It’s a great time to do some reflection and look at how far we have…
Read the storyHere are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
Read the storyTutoring and teamwork are two key components to Â鶹ÊÓƵ. As a Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member, we serve as tutors…
Read the storyAccording to a new report by Attendance Works, 15% of all U.S. students — one out of seven — are…
Read the storyRyan Tierney currently serves as my school’s Team Leader at McLain Junior and Senior High; he served his first year…
Read the storyComing into the corps for my first year, I did not know what to expect from the organization, inside or…
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