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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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3 ways student success coaches help schools thrive
January 11, 2024

Student success coaches (SSCs) are young people, ages 17 to 25, who serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ on teams as tutors,…

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The Corps
Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship: Tips and Tricks
December 21, 2023

Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship application is now open until Jan. 3, 2023, and young adults ages 16-24—including Â鶹ÊÓƵ…

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The Corps
Inspiring Reflections and Future Visions: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock at the 30th AmeriCorps Anniversary Summit
December 20, 2023

A few staff members and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock corps leaders attended the 30th Anniversary AmeriCorps Summit held in Little…

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The Corps
Empowering Student Success Coaches at the Black Men in Education Convening
December 13, 2023

A reflection from two of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Buffalo’s Student Success Coaches who attended the Black Men in Education Convening (BMEC)…

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BCM team at Success Prep
The Corps
Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Ramirez
December 12, 2023

Meet Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans alum Jessica Ramirez! Jessica served as an AmeriCorps member at the Baptist Community Ministries team…

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Education
Maddy Allen – Reflecting on my time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
December 11, 2023

Reflecting on my Time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Maddy Allen ’17 Upon reflecting on my time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, I realized…

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The Corps
Why I Serve
October 22, 2023

Growing up is hard. It’s filled with unexpected hurdles, setbacks, and falls. But most importantly, with age comes growth. It’s…

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The Corps
Reflecting on Three Decades of AmeriCorps: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary
October 19, 2023

  This year marks a momentous time in AmeriCorps’ legacy – thirty years of commitment to national service. At its…

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The Corps
The Ripple Effects of Mentorship: Bianca Samayoa
October 12, 2023

What does it really mean to have someone, a mentor, change your life? The concept of being part of that…

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The Corps
Prioritizing Self-Care for Mental Well-being

Focusing on self-care is essential for everyone, especially those with a mental health condition. It is a fundamental human right…

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The Corps
Dedicating My Â鶹ÊÓƵ Red Jacket to the Shining Stars of Jacksonville Elementary

I dedicated my Â鶹ÊÓƵ Red jacket to the kids I work with at Jacksonville Elementary. These wonderful children have…

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Ju White AmeriCorps Member
The Corps
AmeriCorps Member Spotlight: Ju White
October 11, 2023

Meet AmeriCorps member Ju White! He proudly serves as a senior AmeriCorps member and Service Leader with Â鶹ÊÓƵ New…

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National Strategic Partners
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