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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Learn more about serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps through this alum’s experience
Read the storyThe day I was selected to be Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio’s English Language Arts Coordinator for Sam Houston High School…
Read the storyOn January 17th, our Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team brought together 230 staff and AmeriCorps members for our 15th annual…
Read the storyOur Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team supported 580 Snapchat volunteers in virtual and in-person service projects for World Kindness Week!
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When I joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…
Read the storyOctober marks Filipino American Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting three incredible staff and corps members who left their mark…
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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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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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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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“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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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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This past year we wanted to engage with Team Care Force and staff alumni, so our team put together…
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