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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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The Corps
Bridge builders
June 8, 2018

Bridge building is a powerful metaphor and tool for social change. Seeing and making connections, whether among people or ideas,…

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The Corps
What I’ve learned during my year of service
June 5, 2018

Â鶹ÊÓƵ has taught me so much more in this year in service than I learned in my four years…

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The Corps
Advice to future AmeriCorps members…from our teachers!
June 2, 2018

When compiling tidbits of advice for incoming Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, we always hear from Â鶹ÊÓƵ staff and alumni…

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The Corps
Embracing culture through Latino club
May 28, 2018

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Columbus has been a multidimensional learning experience. Being an AmeriCorps Member at South High School has allowed me…

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Two AmeriCorps members share a laugh at a city park.
Education
Â鶹ÊÓƵ: A breakthrough innovation in education

Â鶹ÊÓƵ seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.

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Education
Voices from the field: the power of caring adults to support students’ social-emotional needs
May 16, 2018

Learn more about the Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.

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The Corps
Finishing the year strong
May 10, 2018

As the year winds down, there are many extra responsibilities that AmeriCorps members are working against the clock to accomplish. 

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The Corps
Education is the one thing that no one can take away
May 7, 2018

Throughout the past nine months of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Columbus, there have been multiple times when corps members have…

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The Corps
An asset-based tool to help students—and our AmeriCorps members—thrive (voices from the field)
April 25, 2018

Three decades of youth development work taught us that to support the success of our students, many of whom face…

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The Corps
Why Providence is the place to be
April 12, 2018

Between the thriving arts community, incredible history, gorgeous parks and delicious eats, Providence, Rhode Island is the place to be.

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Benefits & Resources
Universal Orlando Supports AmeriCorps Member Professional Development
March 20, 2018

On March 20, 2018, members of the Universal Orlando Resort Human Resources team visited Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando. Universal Orlando team…

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Benefits & Resources
The Benefits of a Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Member
March 19, 2018

Here’s a look at the benefits AmeriCorps members receive during their Â鶹ÊÓƵ journey and beyond.

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners