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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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Our Impact
Sending forth tiny ripples of hope
October 10, 2018

On Sept. 25th we celebrated Opening Day with Los Angeles Unified Board President Monica Garcia and Assembly member Miguel Santiago,…

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Jia He learned English after coming to the US as a child
Education
Build Literacy, Build Civic Leaders
September 25, 2018

There’s a picture of me in my mother’s battered “First years in America” album where I’m sipping a Coke from…

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A classroom with desks in small groups.
Education
Building strategic partnerships to provide students with year-round learning support
September 19, 2018

Â鶹ÊÓƵ and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…

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Heart of Florida United Way Team serving at Oak Ridge High School
Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ welcomes Heart of Florida United Way as Team Sponsor
August 29, 2018

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando Americorps members serving at Oak Ridge High School will proudly wear the Heart of Florida United Way…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members planning with a teacher in a classroom
Our Impact
Starbucks invests in opportunities for all
August 24, 2018

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando is proud to be selected as a recipient of The Starbucks Foundation’s 2018 Opportunity for All grant,…

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High school student working on a computer with an AmeriCorps member supporting
Education
Photo essay: inspiring girls to believe in themselves
August 13, 2018

Two years ago, Tatiyana Murray was 21, wrapping up her bachelor’s degree in political science and searching for a meaningful experience as her…

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Our Alumni
Alumni spotlight: Allison Paul
August 10, 2018

After graduating from Boston College with B.A. in Sociology, Allison answered the call to service as a mentor and role…

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city year americorps members in a classroom helping students who are working with their desks pushed together
Our Impact
The impact of Â鶹ÊÓƵ
August 7, 2018

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s impact as told by Brandan, a student who was directly served by Â鶹ÊÓƵ in a classroom in…

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Paolo Aligada gives double thumbs-up while standing in front of a whiteboard covered in lesson plan strategies.
Our Impact
Our students have so much to offer and teach us.
June 28, 2018

In the same way Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley AmeriCorps members serve students, our students have so much to offer and teach…

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Our Impact
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Partnership

In April, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced a partnership with Â鶹ÊÓƵ to launch HMH Classroom Corps, a unique multi-tiered program…

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Two AmeriCorps members share a laugh at a city park.
Education
Â鶹ÊÓƵ: A breakthrough innovation in education
May 28, 2018

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

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Red Nose Day and Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps
Our Impact
Making a difference to the students that need us most
May 23, 2018

Support from Red Nose Day has allowed Â鶹ÊÓƵ to meet and work with talented and hardworking students in locations…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners