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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Prioritizing Self-Care for Mental Well-being
October 12, 2023

Focusing on self-care is essential for everyone, especially those with a mental health condition. It is a fundamental human right…

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The Corps
Dedicating My Â鶹ÊÓƵ Red Jacket to the Shining Stars of Jacksonville Elementary

I dedicated my Â鶹ÊÓƵ Red jacket to the kids I work with at Jacksonville Elementary. These wonderful children have…

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The Corps
AmeriCorps Member Spotlight: Ju White
October 11, 2023

Meet AmeriCorps member Ju White! He proudly serves as a senior AmeriCorps member and Service Leader with Â鶹ÊÓƵ New…

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Our Community
School Meals Support Student Success
October 10, 2023

October 9th marks the beginning of National School Lunch Week.  National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President…

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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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team.  …

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Our Community
Four Lessons I Learned at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
September 28, 2023

  I’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago. I…

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The Corps
5 Lessons from My Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Basic Training Academy Journey

At Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit is Back to School
August 30, 2023

  Our Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…

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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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National Partners