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.
More than 100 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles AmeriCorps members served a total of 127,127.5 collective hours and supported more than…
Read the storyRonaldo Mateo-Ramirez had a Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member. Their support helped Ronaldo graduate high school and inspired him to join…
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People often talk about your 20s as one of the best times of your life. As a 25-year-old, I am…
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As graduation season approaches and Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After Â鶹ÊÓƵ (LACY) plans, many…
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Michael Stevens is currently senior vice president and executive director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ D.C. He was honored with the 2022…
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Nicole Tsang is a Â鶹ÊÓƵ New York alum and current Â鶹ÊÓƵ National staff member. She was honored with…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock staff member Marlie Mehu shares about the importance of Haitian Heritage Month to create belonging and…
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When our AmeriCorps members become alums at the end of the school year, they continue to lead and serve—bringing valuable…
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My first year as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Corps member has been filled with lows and highs. Reporting to school at…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit welcomed creative genius and novelist Andre Ebron to present on Imposter Syndrome to our AmeriCorps members and…
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Yvonne’s journey as an educator started as an AmeriCorps member with Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio. She is now an award-winning…
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As a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps member, it’s easy to get consumed in the day-to-day of service. Having hobbies…
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