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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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Benefits & Resources
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application tips
December 11, 2023

Here at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we want to make our application process as smooth as possible. Here’s a checklist of application…

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Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dallas Uplift Announcement
November 2, 2023

We are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dallas’ continued commitment to providing invaluable support to students…

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Our Community
Introducing Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philly’s New Board Leadership: Kerri Strike-Stahller and Debby Kuhn
October 30, 2023

At the start of the new fiscal year, CYP welcomed Kerri Strike-Stahller and Debby Kuhn as our new Site Board…

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Our Community
School Meals Support Student Success
October 10, 2023

October 9th marks the beginning of National School Lunch Week.  National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President…

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Our Community
Four Lessons I Learned at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
September 28, 2023

  I’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chicago. I…

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Education
Igniting Passion for Literacy: Reflecting on International Literacy Day
September 7, 2023

International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8 to promote literacy’s importance on the personal and community level….

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Education
Empowering Young Readers: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock’s Mission in K-2 Classrooms

In the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, a powerful initiative is taking root to transform the future of education and…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorp Member and student sitting at a table talking to each other
Education
Vote for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s two panel ideas for SXSW EDU!
August 9, 2023

Your ballot counts! Help Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ bring together educators to discuss how to prioritize anti-racist research strategies in education.

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The Corps
New AmeriCorps Members Arrive for 2023-24
July 28, 2023

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio is thrilled to welcome our new 2023-24 AmeriCorps member class! This year we have 58 total…

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Benefits & Resources
Everything about housing and relocation for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo AmeriCorps member and student smile and sit at a table
Education
Helping students own their learning
July 5, 2023

How can we ensure students have positive learning experiences while challenging them too? Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ encourages students to own their…

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