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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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The Corps
Why I Serve
October 22, 2023

Growing up is hard. It’s filled with unexpected hurdles, setbacks, and falls. But most importantly, with age comes growth. It’s…

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The Corps
Reflecting on Three Decades of AmeriCorps: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary
October 19, 2023

  This year marks a momentous time in AmeriCorps’ legacy – thirty years of commitment to national service. At its…

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The Corps
The Ripple Effects of Mentorship: Bianca Samayoa
October 12, 2023

What does it really mean to have someone, a mentor, change your life? The concept of being part of that…

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The Corps
Prioritizing Self-Care for Mental Well-being

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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Red Jacket to the Shining Stars of Jacksonville Elementary

I dedicated my Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team.  …

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Our Community
Four Lessons I Learned at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
September 28, 2023

  I’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chicago. I…

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The Corps
5 Lessons from My Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Basic Training Academy Journey

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Basic Training Academy (BTA), I encountered many remarkable experiences that contributed to profound personal and professional growth….

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Education
Igniting Passion for Literacy: Reflecting on International Literacy Day
September 7, 2023

International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8 to promote literacy’s importance on the personal and community level….

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National Partners