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.
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Yvonne Garcia](/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Presenter.Video_.Endscreens_Yvonne.Garcia-585x332.png)
Yvonne’s journey as an educator started as an AmeriCorps member with Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio. She is now an award-winning…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit hosted a panel to discuss how increasing the number of male educators of color will help close…
Read the storyHere are our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Seattle/King County.
Read the storyWe are so excited to have you here! From beautiful parks and beaches to museums and art galleries, Seattle is…
Read the storyTopics include: Commuting in Seattle Transportation benefit Using your ORCA card Commuting in Seattle Taking public transit Buses: Buses…
Read the storyTopics include: Why do we wear uniforms? Uniform pieces Do I have to wear the uniform every day? When will…
Read the story![Two Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tulsa AmeriCorps members prepare to greet students as the buses arrive](/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CYTulsa-WebsterMS-11.19-ADean-0129-585x332.jpg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ strives to offer continued support to its AmeriCorps members. Read on to learn more about our new Continuation…
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After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, I was unsure of what I wanted to do. I ended…
Read the story![Cadence Pentheny (New Hampshire '17, '18) 2022 Distinguished Young Alum award recipient](/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2022-distinguished-young-alum-cadence-pentheny.jpg)
Cadence Pentheny, Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Hampshire ‘17, ‘18, awarded the 2022 Alumni Leadership Award for their dedication to social justice.
Read the story![Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member with student](/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CYBR-ES-11.19-0003-585x332.jpg)
As an organization committed to continuous learning, the ways in which we and our partners seek to make an impact…
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For many Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps members, the relationships formed through their year of service can have a lifechanging…
Read the storyMartin Luther King Jr. Day of Service reminds us of mentorship and leading while contributing to others’ success.
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