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Our stories

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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Our Impact
Creating impact, one event at a time: Behind the scenes with CYP’s Civic Engagement team
October 5, 2023

Keimahney Carlisle (pictured fourth, red jacket) writes about her experiences serving on Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team.  …

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The Corps
5 Lessons from My Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Experience
September 19, 2023

I used to think I was a pretty reflective person, pondering things and questioning takeaways from people and experiences. Little…

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The Corps
Embracing Change and Growth: My Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Basic Training Academy Journey

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Basic Training Academy (BTA), I encountered many remarkable experiences that contributed to profound personal and professional growth….

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The Corps
From Tragedy to Action: AmeriCorps Member Confronts the Silent Epidemic of Gun Violence Among Young People
September 1, 2023

Imagine seeing a loved one for the first time in a long time. High spirits and good energy filled the…

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Our Impact
Three tips to connect with students this fall
August 31, 2023

Have you ever felt vulnerable or insecure when walking into a new environment? Especially at the start of a new…

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The Corps
Kicking Off Our 25th Year: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit is Back to School
August 30, 2023

  Our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dallas Corps members posing for a group photo
The Corps
Behind the Scenes at Basic Training Academy
August 17, 2023

As we gear up for another transformative year of service and impact, we are thrilled to welcome over 50 passionate…

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The Corps
Ready to Serve: My Journey to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philly
August 16, 2023

Cameron Cheatham, incoming 2023-24 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, writes about his personal experiences that drew him to service.  …

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The Corps
Three self-care tips to support your well-being during service
August 4, 2023

Learn from two Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alums about how boundaries and healthy approaches to self-care helped them better support students.

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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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Our Impact
Reflecting on a year of service: Emilio Monahan
July 18, 2023

Emilio Monahan, who just completed his first year of service and will return next year on the Civic Engagement team,…

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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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National Strategic Partners
National Partners