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

UPCOMING EVENTS At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…
Read the storyIn August, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Jose/Silicon Valley embarked upon a retreat to Happy Valley Conference and Retreat Center in Santa…
Read the storyService impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
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Exciting news as we celebrate Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dallas’s 10-year anniversary! After four impactful years as Board Chair, Ken Barth, Chief…
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Have some burning questions before applying to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ? Find those answers here!
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Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
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Principal Jasmin Gomez advocated for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to serve at San Jose Elementary School. At the end of our first…
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Read more and check the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
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If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio hosted its annual Ripples of Hope event, on Thursday, May 2nd at the Tobin Center Ripples…
Read the storySupporting education is ultimately about improving student outcomes. At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we believe this happens by focusing on each student’s…
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