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.
Focusing on self-care is essential for everyone, especially those with a mental health condition. It is a fundamental human right…
Read the storyI dedicated my Â鶹ÊÓƵ Red jacket to the kids I work with at Jacksonville Elementary. These wonderful children have…
Read the storyMeet AmeriCorps member Ju White! He proudly serves as a senior AmeriCorps member and Service Leader with Â鶹ÊÓƵ New…
Read the storyOctober 9th marks the beginning of National School Lunch Week. Â National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President…
Read the storyKeimahney Carlisle (pictured fourth, red jacket) writes about her experiences serving on Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team. …
Read the storyI’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago. I…
Read the storyI used to think I was a pretty reflective person, pondering things and questioning takeaways from people and experiences. Little…
Read the storyAt Â鶹ÊÓƵ Basic Training Academy (BTA), I encountered many remarkable experiences that contributed to profound personal and professional growth….
Read the storyImagine seeing a loved one for the first time in a long time. High spirits and good energy filled the…
Read the storyHave you ever felt vulnerable or insecure when walking into a new environment? Especially at the start of a new…
Read the storyOur Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…
Read the storyAs we gear up for another transformative year of service and impact, we are thrilled to welcome over 50 passionate…
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