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.

During the class reading time, Jolene would cringe when it was her turn to read out loud and often didn’t…
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All of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
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This year, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago’s Civic Engagement team organized a spectacular day of service at the Marie Curie Metropolitan High…
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Nicole Anderson, Assistant Vice President of Social Innovation and President of the AT&T Foundation, shares why the mission alignment of…
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If philanthropy is always a mixture of heart and head, then Connie and Steve Ballmer, who launched Ballmer Group to…
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From her earliest days growing up in Colombo, Sri Lanka, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tushara Canekeratne understood the power of relationships…
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Their multi-year gift, given at the highest level in Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s history, is catalyzing the organization’s ability to deepen its…
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The themes of mentorship and education have shaped both Diana Davis Spencer’s life and the areas of focus for her…
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Harry’s, an innovative men’s grooming company that gives both time and money to organizations that help prepare people for personal…
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For decades, MENTOR and Â鶹ÊÓƵ have been leaders in high-quality mentoring and youth development in hundreds of communities and…
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