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

Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
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We welcomed Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando sponsors and champions to celebrate another year of service at our annual fundraising event, Ripples…
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As a senior Impact Manager at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…
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Javon Cohen’s time with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville was a life-changing experience filled with new ideas and sparks of new personalities.
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Being thoughtful, planning and preparing, focusing on results, making data-driven decisions and the so-called ‘soft skills’ Google says make the…
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It was a windy March day when Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members gathered in New Castle to prepare for our 19th…
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“The youth of Buffalo are unstoppable, as are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members.â€
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Learn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
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It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
Read the storyDay in and day out, our AmeriCorps members dedicate themselves to a cause greater than self. The work they do…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…
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Serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles takes spirit, discipline, purpose and pride; when corps members serve in the schools they…
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