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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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an AmeriCorps member is holding a book and reading with a student in the library
The Corps
My experience as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Team Leader
November 2, 2018

Coming into the corps for my first year, I did not know what to expect from the organization, inside or…

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The Corps
Why I’m fired up to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio
October 15, 2018

Meioshia grew up in San Antonio, and this year decided to return to her home city to serve other students…

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Our Impact
Sending forth tiny ripples of hope
October 10, 2018

On Sept. 25th we celebrated Opening Day with Los Angeles Unified Board President Monica Garcia and Assembly member Miguel Santiago,…

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Jia He learned English after coming to the US as a child
Education
Build Literacy, Build Civic Leaders
September 25, 2018

There’s a picture of me in my mother’s battered “First years in America” album where I’m sipping a Coke from…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ corps members greet students on the first day of school
The Corps
“I’m a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Now”
September 14, 2018

I’ll let you in on a secret: nobody walks into the first day of school as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps…

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Heart of Florida United Way Team serving at Oak Ridge High School
Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ welcomes Heart of Florida United Way as Team Sponsor
August 29, 2018

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando Americorps members serving at Oak Ridge High School will proudly wear the Heart of Florida United Way…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members planning with a teacher in a classroom
Our Impact
Starbucks invests in opportunities for all
August 24, 2018

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando is proud to be selected as a recipient of The Starbucks Foundation’s 2018 Opportunity for All grant,…

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the back of a city year americorp member with the label Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ on his jacket as he looks over a teacher and students in a classroom
The Corps
10 things incoming AmeriCorps members should know!
August 20, 2018

Advice from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Baton Rouge AmeriCorps member Marquis Robinson.

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Group of elementary students smile while wearing their AmeriCorps members' jackets
The Corps
Seven generations
August 17, 2018

“In every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.” -Iroquois Proverb

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city year americorps members in a classroom helping students who are working with their desks pushed together
Our Impact
The impact of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
August 7, 2018

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s impact as told by Brandan, a student who was directly served by Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in a classroom in…

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city year americorps member talking with a high school student as they stand in front of lockers in a school hallway
The Corps
Advice to future AmeriCorps members from our Impact Managers
July 13, 2018

Our Impact Managers work alongside our AmeriCorps members every day. Here’s there advice for a strong year of service!

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students solving math problems at a white board
The Corps
Lessons I learned from my students
July 2, 2018

Baton Rouge students solving math problems

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners