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Our stories

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

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Two male middle school students walk alongside two Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members outside school on a sunny day
Our Impact
Giving back to the beloved community
January 8, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member Matthew Valenzuela, a product of selfless LAUSD educators, now proudly serves at his alma mater, Stevenson…

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The Corps
Columbus is for the cool kids
December 22, 2018

Ranked as the seventh-best city for young professionals, it’s no surprise that all the cool kids love Columbus, Ohio. Between…

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The Corps
Champion profile: Metta and Keith Krach
December 20, 2018

At our annual gala, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley honored two outstanding Champions—Metta and Keith Krach—as recipients of the 2018…

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The Corps
A Day in the Life of a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
December 13, 2018

Each day AmeriCorps members wake up to serve another day in the beautiful Granite State. Fifty-three young people commute from…

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The Corps
It’s the most wonderful time of the year

The holiday season is all about joy, and nothing brings me more joy than my students. It’s the small moments…

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The Corps
Winter celebration brings fun and a time to reflect
December 12, 2018

On December 17, Philadelphia’s famed Blue Cross RiverRink was the meeting place for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philly’s annual Corps Winter Celebration.

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The Corps
My Gap Year: The corner of passion and discovery
December 3, 2018

Taking a gap year in national service can supply valuable experiences that allow Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members to discover and…

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The Corps
The power of mentorship: Why Steven chose to pay it forward
November 30, 2018

“As much as I am proud of my own efforts to reach, I know so much of it is because…

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The Corps
Making a difference
November 28, 2018

It has been nearly three months since I started my job as an AmeriCorps member with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus, and…

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Our Impact
Three generations of making better happen
November 16, 2018

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member Jessica Lazaro proudly follows her two sisters’ lead: being a compassionate, dependable and nurturing mentor for students.

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The Corps
What do Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members do? Tutoring and teamwork
November 15, 2018

Tutoring and teamwork are two key components to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. As a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member, we serve as tutors…

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The Corps
Why my school team leader returned for another year of service
November 6, 2018

Ryan Tierney currently serves as my school’s Team Leader at McLain Junior and Senior High; he served his first year…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners