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

Award-Winning Education Leader and Innovator Luke Hostetter Tapped to Lead South Bay Sites, Launch New Location, and Build Out Local…
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The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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Throughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…
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In 2022, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, in partnership with Rick Cavender and Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…
Read the storyMy name is Roz Komisar Blanck and I am a relatively new board member. I heard about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ from…
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March is AmeriCorps Appreciation Month! We decided to partner with our school community to say thank you to our AmeriCorps…
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As the world came together to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Washington DC proudly hosted…
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Last Friday afternoon, Dr. Michael Stevens, Executive Director of CYDC, and Gavin Ware, Managing Director of External Affairs, accompanied by…
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Awards season is in full swing, and that includes here at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ! We recently hosted our annual alumni awards…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit’s school team at Cody High School nominated Elizabeth Toye for our School Partner Spotlight because of…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit’s school team at Marion Law Academy nominated Nkosi Shorter for our School Partner Spotlight, in part,…
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Many Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia (CYP) alumni credit their year of service with transforming their lives, leading to lasting friendships, newfound…
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