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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.

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Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Builds Relationships for Life
November 10, 2021

When I joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…

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Our Community
Celebrating Filipino-American Leaders in our Community
November 4, 2021

October marks Filipino American Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting three incredible staff and corps members who left their mark…

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Opportunity
#WeNeedBlackTeachers – Q&A with Darryl Bundrige, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly Executive Director
September 30, 2021

In September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…

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Our Alumni
Meet Brandon Chaderton: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alum and Presidential Appointee
August 23, 2021

Whether serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…

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AmeriCorps member Samantha Richard poses in the classroom with a book she plans to read to her first grade students.
The Corps
5 Things I Wish I Knew
August 3, 2021

Each year, Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members and alumni in school
Our Alumni
Meet educator and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Bianca Lynch (Washington D.C. ’03)
July 23, 2021

“The structure of Â鶹ÊÓƵ is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…

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Dre Thomas Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Smile on me
Our Alumni
Celebrating Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum and nonprofit founder Dre Thomas
July 13, 2021

Learn more about Dre Thomas, a Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…

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Our Alumni
Preparation for the First Annual Alumni Service Event and Reunion
July 5, 2021

  This past year we wanted to engage with Team Care Force and staff alumni, so our team put together…

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The Corps
Celebrating the Â鶹ÊÓƵ LA AmeriCorps Class of 2021
June 17, 2021

Earlier this month we graduated our 2020-2021 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles AmeriCorps class, marking the end of our 14th year of service in Los…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members ready to work with students
Opportunity
Supporting schools with the help of Red Nose Day
May 24, 2021

Get ready to put your digital #NosesOn to help Red Nose Day raise funds that support students, teachers and AmeriCorps…

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Our Alumni
Continuing with Service Beyond Â鶹ÊÓƵ!
April 2, 2021

In honor of AmeriCorps month, we caught up with 6 of our alumni who have continued with national service beyond…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Gamble, Chief Service Officer of the City of Philadelphia
March 26, 2021

Left: Amanda Gamble during her time serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia in 2011-2012.  Right: Amanda with Mayor Jim Kenney and…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners