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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Read the storyEvery Wednesday at South High School, Harmony Project hosts an after-school choir program for our students. When first introduced to the organization, I thought…
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Learn more about this Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member’s journey from a national service gap year to consulting and how they…
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As graduation edges near the horizon of the service year, our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members are planning for their next…
Read the storyA Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus AmeriCorps member discusses the importance of service in maintaining Martin Luther King Jr’s beloved society.
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In November 2017, Westgate Resorts Foundation announced its investment of $1 million in grants for various nonprofits in Central Florida to continue its Strong Families, Strong Workforce…
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Having caring adults who challenge students, while being supportive and encouraging, can make all the difference in educational success.
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Karinne Caisse, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Sacramento Team Leader, shares how the tools and trainings that Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ provided help her navigate…
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A 2017 study found that having just one black teacher in elementary school (third, fourth or fifth grade) reduced the…
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Our three decades of youth development experience, along with external research, has shown that students’ academic success is directly tied…
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Maddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cleveland AmeriCorps…
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This extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers students a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…
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