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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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National service builds critical workforce, civic and life skills
June 5, 2024

A new research project, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Hanna Kim (‘20), Community Schools Volunteer Coordinator, City of Philadelphia
May 31, 2024

Left: Hanna during her time serving as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, 2019-2020. Right: Hanna in her current role…

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Our Impact
Empowering Futures: Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Commitment to Career Development
May 29, 2024

At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, service is at the heart of everything we do. But our commitment to our corps members doesn’t…

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Our Alumni
The Cycle of Opportunity: A Year Commitment That Resonates For A Lifetime
May 22, 2024

When Lisa Owusu first moved to Jacksonville for a year of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ, she never imagined that she…

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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Honors Nonprofit Founder Dustin LaFont
May 21, 2024

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…

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Our Community
Celebrating Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s 25 years of DCPS Partnerships
May 17, 2024

Â鶹ÊÓƵ DC has been proudly serving the Washington, DC community for almost 25 years thanks to the support of…

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Our Alumni
Rekindling the Spirit of Service: Â鶹ÊÓƵ DC’s Breakfast of Champions Returns Recap
May 15, 2024

Last Thursday, May 9th, Â鶹ÊÓƵ DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….

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The Corps
A Day in The Life

Throughout the school year, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….

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Our Community
A Love Letter to Buffalo, New York
May 13, 2024

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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Our Community
Spotlight on Kenyatta Johnson, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly’s 2024 Idealist of the Year
May 6, 2024

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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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Honors Young Alum Derek Qiu
April 30, 2024

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…

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Benefits & Resources
How to use your Segal Education Award
April 29, 2024

Did you know that one of the key benefits AmeriCorps members receive is access to the Segal Education Award to…

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