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

Harry’s, an innovative men’s grooming company that gives both time and money to organizations that help prepare people for personal…
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Nicole Anderson, Assistant Vice President of Social Innovation and President of the AT&T Foundation, shares why the mission alignment of…
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If philanthropy is always a mixture of heart and head, then Connie and Steve Ballmer, who launched Ballmer Group to…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
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For decades, MENTOR and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ have been leaders in high-quality mentoring and youth development in hundreds of communities and…
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Being a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
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Read on for advice from a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum on finding housing before a year of service
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How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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How can I get around without a car? What’s it like to serve in Columbia? We answer all your top…
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