Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
The holiday season is all about joy, and nothing brings me more joy than my students. It’s the small moments…
Read the storyOn 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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Taking a gap year in national service can supply valuable experiences that allow Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members to discover and…
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“As much as I am proud of my own efforts to reach, I know so much of it is because…
Read the storyIt has been nearly three months since I started my job as an AmeriCorps member with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus, and…
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October was LGBTQIA+ history month. It’s a great time to do some reflection and look at how far we have…
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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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Tutoring and teamwork are two key components to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. As a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member, we serve as tutors…
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According to a new report by Attendance Works, 15% of all U.S. students — one out of seven — are…
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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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Coming into the corps for my first year, I did not know what to expect from the organization, inside or…
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Meioshia grew up in San Antonio, and this year decided to return to her home city to serve other students…
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