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

Black History Month Programming at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee This February, we are honoring Black history, resilience, and achievement both…
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Last Friday afternoon, Dr. Michael Stevens, Executive Director of CYDC, and Gavin Ware, Managing Director of External Affairs, accompanied by…
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Awards season is in full swing, and that includes here at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ! We recently hosted our annual alumni awards…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit AmeriCorps members serve as Student Success Coaches from the morning bell to the end of the day…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ L.A. has partnered with C5LA to provide college and grad-school application support for current AmeriCorps members. We have…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit’s school team at Cody High School nominated Elizabeth Toye for our School Partner Spotlight because of…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit’s school team at Marion Law Academy nominated Nkosi Shorter for our School Partner Spotlight, in part,…
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On Monday, January 15th, CYDC hosted MLK Day of Service bringing together volunteers, community members, and youths from across DC…
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“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…
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Many Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia (CYP) alumni credit their year of service with transforming their lives, leading to lasting friendships, newfound…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
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