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

You’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…
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Thinking about college after Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…
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Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. Here…
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Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…
Read the storyExperience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…
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Service Year Advisors help prospective and confirmed corps members move from application to registration and are a valuable resource to…
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Meet Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston alum and Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship winner Clark Shimeall who shares about his journey with City…
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While my intentions are to pursue a career in education, this networking event pushed me to reflect on the wide…
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Let’s be real. Living on a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ stipend can be tough. Considering all the monthly fees for things such…
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From August 3rd-7th, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This…
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The new school year is almost here! Find school registration information for schools we serve below: Lanier High School Registration…
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