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

Throughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…
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In 2022, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, in partnership with Rick Cavender and Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…
Read the storyMy name is Roz Komisar Blanck and I am a relatively new board member. I heard about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ from…
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March is AmeriCorps Appreciation Month! We decided to partner with our school community to say thank you to our AmeriCorps…
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Awards season is in full swing, and that includes here at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ! We recently hosted our annual alumni awards…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit’s school team at Cody High School nominated Elizabeth Toye for our School Partner Spotlight because of…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit’s school team at Marion Law Academy nominated Nkosi Shorter for our School Partner Spotlight, in part,…
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Many Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia (CYP) alumni credit their year of service with transforming their lives, leading to lasting friendships, newfound…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
Read the storyIn the spring of 2019, I was a soon to be graduate of Ohio State University with too much ambition…
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I’m still determining the exact year I started serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, but I’m positive that I served for two…
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A year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…
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