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Our stories

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

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The Corps
The Power of Change
January 30, 2020

I believe in the power of change. Yes, change can be difficult and a huge step, but I believe it’s…

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Our Impact
A recap of MLK Day 2020

On January 20, 2020, over 700 volunteers gathered at Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary School to commemorate the legacy of Dr….

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo AmeriCorps member Bethany Elliot stands at a desk next to a student
The Corps
A Day in the Life at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo
January 29, 2020

Each day is long, but worth every second of my time My name is Beth Elliott and I’m an AmeriCorps…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando Golf event group photo
Our Impact
Drive for success golf event 2019
January 22, 2020

On December 5, leaders and champions within the Orlando community came together at the Winter Park Golf Course for a…

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The Corps
AmeriCorps member spotlight: Meet Lakeisha Allen
January 21, 2020

Meet Lakeisha Allen, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee AmeriCorps member, and learn more about her through her poem, “I am… I was.” 

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The Corps
AmeriCorps Spotlight: Meet First Year Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ACM Fred Lee
January 5, 2020

  AmeriCorps Spotlight  Thomas A. Edison High School  Works with 9th and 10th graders  Subjects: Algebra 2, Earth Science, and English   With the first…

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Students and AmeriCorps member
Education
Advancing academic and interpersonal learning through relationships
December 17, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Search Institute have been working together since 2017 to explore how Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members in Columbus,…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members facilitate Hour of Code for students
Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ shares the adventure of coding through Hour of Code
December 10, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…

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Our Impact
Giving Tuesday – One Pie = One Step Towards Student Progress
December 5, 2019

After a plate full of turkey on Thanksgiving and finding big-box deals on Black Friday comes the national day of giving…

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The Corps
Imagining a world where ubuntu is the norm
November 14, 2019

One of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s founding stories is Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a shortened version of a Zulu proverb which means “I…

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AT&T volunteers and students from the school paint the plywood mural. 
The Corps
AT&T Impact Day (Miami, FL) 2019
November 13, 2019

Learn about Care Force Team member Ja’Lon Eason’s experience and how Mother Nature influenced his trip.

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Shannon Luby greets students
Our Impact
Starting the School Day Strong: Power Greeting Promotes Attendance and a Positive School Environment
November 7, 2019

Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners