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.
Ronaldo Mateo-Ramirez had a Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member. Their support helped Ronaldo graduate high school and inspired him to join…
Read the storyComing out is a massive decision for any young person. It is an anxiety-filled opportunity to be vulnerable with your…
Read the storyWhy I Serve and What My Day Looks Like When my alarm goes off at 5:45 each morning, I think…
Read the storyMy name is Rebecca Begemann, and I am a Second Year AmeriCorps member serving at Brighton High School in Boston,…
Read the storyI have loved community service and volunteer work for as long as I can remember, from packing bags of food…
Read the story1. Give Back to Your Community. Joining Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a wonderful avenue to give back to the community. Do…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit welcomed creative genius and novelist Andre Ebron to present on Imposter Syndrome to our AmeriCorps members and…
Read the storyFashion is an essential avenue for self-expression. This past month I asked my students how they express themselves with their…
Read the storyThis blog was updated in January 2024 to reflect the School District of Philadelphia’s changing math curriculum. In this ongoing…
Read the storyAs a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps member, it’s easy to get consumed in the day-to-day of service. Having hobbies…
Read the storyMarch brings about a sense of change and newness, but for Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, March remains the same every…
Read the storyFor ACM Appreciation Month, J.A. Fair’s Impact Manager Skyler Matthias took this opportunity to share his appreciation for his team:…
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