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.
Starting the Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience, the thing I was most looking forward to being involved in was Leadership Lunch. I…
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Learn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…
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We’re all settling down after recess. The hands on the clock hit 12:35 p.m. and four students stand up, each…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member Matthew Valenzuela, a product of selfless LAUSD educators, now proudly serves at his alma mater, Stevenson…
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Ranked as the seventh-best city for young professionals, it’s no surprise that all the cool kids love Columbus, Ohio. Between…
Read the storyAt our annual gala, Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley honored two outstanding Champions—Metta and Keith Krach—as recipients of the 2018…
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Believe or not, I used to really hate running. Running was a constant reminder for me of all the things…
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Each day AmeriCorps members wake up to serve another day in the beautiful Granite State. Fifty-three young people commute from…
Read the storyThe holiday season is all about joy, and nothing brings me more joy than my students. It’s the small moments…
Read the storyOn December 17, Philadelphia’s famed Blue Cross RiverRink was the meeting place for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly’s annual Corps Winter Celebration.
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Taking a gap year in national service can supply valuable experiences that allow Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members to discover and…
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“As much as I am proud of my own efforts to reach, I know so much of it is because…
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