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

When Lisa Owusu first moved to Jacksonville for a year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, she never imagined that she…
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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…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC has been proudly serving the Washington, DC community for almost 25 years thanks to the support of…
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Last Thursday, May 9th, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….
Read the storyThroughout the school year, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….
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You may not have heard a whole lot about Buffalo, New York, but it’s the second biggest city in the…
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Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (pictured center, gray suit) is joined by leaders of local youth-serving organizations—including CYP Executive…
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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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What does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
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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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