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

“The men and women who rode the freedom buses through Alabama, who walked in Montgomery, who knelt in prayer in…
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Maybe you’ve heard of Howard University, Spellman College, Tennessee State or Morehouse? You’ve definitely heard of some of their most…
Read the storyConnecting with the Corps – An AMC MLK Experience Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day is…
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Student success coaches (SSCs) are young people, ages 17 to 25, who serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ on teams as tutors,…
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Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship application is now open until Jan. 3, 2023, and young adults ages 16-24—including Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…
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A few staff members and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock corps leaders attended the 30th Anniversary AmeriCorps Summit held in Little…
Read the storyA reflection from two of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo’s Student Success Coaches who attended the Black Men in Education Convening (BMEC)…
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Meet Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans alum Jessica Ramirez! Jessica served as an AmeriCorps member at the Baptist Community Ministries team…
Read the storyReflecting on my Time at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Maddy Allen ’17 Upon reflecting on my time at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, I realized…
Read the storyWe are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dallas’ continued commitment to providing invaluable support to students…
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Growing up is hard. It’s filled with unexpected hurdles, setbacks, and falls. But most importantly, with age comes growth. It’s…
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This year marks a momentous time in AmeriCorps’ legacy – thirty years of commitment to national service. At its…
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