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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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Our Community
Four Lessons I Learned at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
September 28, 2023

  I’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago. I…

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Benefits & Resources
Everything about housing and relocation for Â鶹ÊÓƵ
July 25, 2023

Many of our AmeriCorps members relocate to cities across the country to begin service, which takes time, energy and careful…

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Benefits & Resources
The AmeriCorps Member Guide to Philadelphia
July 10, 2023

AmeriCorps members pose in front of the “I Love Philly” sign at LOVE Park, 2019.   Making the decision to…

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A Â鶹ÊÓƵ Buffalo AmeriCorps member and student sitting at their desk smile at each other
Opportunity
The importance of human connection
June 29, 2023

Some might say my journey to discovering Â鶹ÊÓƵ and my passion for working in education was an unconventional one….

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The Corps
Congratulations CYLA’s AmeriCorps Class of 2023!
June 21, 2023

More than 100 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles AmeriCorps members served a total of 127,127.5 collective hours and supported more than…

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Our Impact
Ronaldo Mateo-Ramirez: Paying it forward through service
June 13, 2023

Ronaldo Mateo-Ramirez had a Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member. Their support helped Ronaldo graduate high school and inspired him to join…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members with students at school
Benefits & Resources
Las cinco preguntas principales que tienes sobre el servicio Â鶹ÊÓƵ, respondidas
June 9, 2023

Ines Brookens, una alumna y consejera de servicio de Â鶹ÊÓƵ, respondió a las cinco preguntas principales que ustedes tuvieron…

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Our Alumni
The Segal Education Award: What Is It and How Can I Use It?
June 7, 2023

As graduation season approaches and Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After Â鶹ÊÓƵ (LACY) plans, many…

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Our Community
Haitian Heritage Month to me
May 8, 2023

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock staff member Marlie Mehu shares about the importance of Haitian Heritage Month to create belonging and…

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Our Community
A Cause Worth Celebrating
May 2, 2023

My first year as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Corps member has been filled with lows and highs. Reporting to school at…

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The Corps
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
May 1, 2023

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit welcomed creative genius and novelist Andre Ebron to present on Imposter Syndrome to our AmeriCorps members and…

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Our Community
Passionate Journeys: Exploring AmeriCorps Members’ Interests Outside of Service
March 30, 2023

As a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps member, it’s easy to get consumed in the day-to-day of service. Having hobbies…

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