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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 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 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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The Corps
Resources to support the mental health and well-being of our corps
May 13, 2024

Here are four ways we work to support Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member wellbeing and mental health during their service year…

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The Corps
Top Reasons Why You’ll Love Living and Working In Memphis
May 9, 2024

Living and working in Memphis can be a great option for young people, from affordable housing and a vibrant culture…

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The Corps
Supporting the Next Generation of Teachers
May 6, 2024

Each May, organizations and communities across the nation celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, coming together to express gratitude to the educators…

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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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Education
We Can’t Do It Alone: A Conversation with Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie
April 24, 2024

Throughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…

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The Corps
Why Serving With Â鶹ÊÓƵ Memphis Could Be A Great Next Step

Fernecia Humphrey, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Memphis ‘23, decided she wanted a second year of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ after the 2022-2023…

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The Corps
Understanding the importance of equitable access to financial literacy
April 9, 2024

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members are exploring the importance of financial literacy for young people’s…

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The Corps
Leadership and community: reflections of an HBCU alum
April 3, 2024

Did you know that many alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, known as HBCUs, apply to serve with City…

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