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Our stories

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

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members facilitate Hour of Code for students
Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ shares the adventure of coding through Hour of Code
December 10, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…

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Our Impact
Giving Tuesday – One Pie = One Step Towards Student Progress
December 5, 2019

After a plate full of turkey on Thanksgiving and finding big-box deals on Black Friday comes the national day of giving…

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Benefits & Resources
Tasty, healthy and inexpensive recipes specially for AmeriCorps
December 3, 2019

Cooking healthy, delicious and affordable meals on a budget is easy. Read on for five great recipes made with AmeriCorps…

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Benefits & Resources
Five free things to do in Columbus
November 20, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ offers its members countless valuable personal and professional opportunities. From developing interpersonal skills to making connections within a…

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Our Alumni
Leader for Life: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee alum Kiesha Johnnies

Alum Kiesha Johnnies proudly served with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee’s founding corps in 2010, serving a year in the city she…

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The Corps
Imagining a world where ubuntu is the norm
November 14, 2019

One of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s founding stories is Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a shortened version of a Zulu proverb which means “I…

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AT&T volunteers and students from the school paint the plywood mural. 
The Corps
AT&T Impact Day (Miami, FL) 2019
November 13, 2019

Learn about Care Force Team member Ja’Lon Eason’s experience and how Mother Nature influenced his trip.

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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Ken Wakwe

Introducing Ken Wakwe! We were able to have a chat with Ken Wakwe and talk about his service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. We talked to him about his recent roles and how he uses…

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Shannon Luby greets students
Our Impact
Starting the School Day Strong: Power Greeting Promotes Attendance and a Positive School Environment
November 7, 2019

Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…

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AT&T volunteers throw their hands up in a spirit break at the end of their service day
Education
AT&T Chicago Believe Day chronicle 2019

Our service partner was La Casa Norte, whose mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access…

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The Corps
Ubuntu, relationships and how we’re all connected
November 6, 2019

One of my favorite Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ core values is ubuntu. This value is a term of the Zulu tribe from…

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The Corps
Looking for the optimism online
November 1, 2019

We live in an era ruled by social norms and in a world where most people use technology and social…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners