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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
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At the beginning of every service year, each Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…
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“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
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Comcast Cares Day is more than just a service day for Comcast NBCUniversal employees and partners. It’s a day to…
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From the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…
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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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Leading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
Read the storyService to cause greater than self is one of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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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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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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