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

Left: Hanna during her time serving as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, 2019-2020. Right: Hanna in her current role…
Read the storyAt Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, service is at the heart of everything we do. But our commitment to our corps members doesn’t…
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When Lisa Owusu first moved to Jacksonville for a year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, she never imagined that she…
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The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC has been proudly serving the Washington, DC community for almost 25 years thanks to the support of…
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Last Thursday, May 9th, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….
Read the storyThroughout the school year, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….
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You may not have heard a whole lot about Buffalo, New York, but it’s the second biggest city in the…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit AmeriCorps members serve as Student Success Coaches from the morning bell to the end of the day…
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Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (pictured center, gray suit) is joined by leaders of local youth-serving organizations—including CYP Executive…
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The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit’s school team at Gompers Elementary-Middle School nominated Ms. Laurielle Martin for our School Partner Spotlight because…
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