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.
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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…
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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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock kicks off our inaugural Women’s Leadership Council, a new mentoring program for our female-identifying corps members.
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Any day of the year is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and support the women in your life. However, March…
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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 storyMeet Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit’s new Community Partnerships Manager, Kai Page, who will identify and develop local partnerships and add capacity…
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