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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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The Corps
Embracing Pride: A Journey of Self-Acceptance, Love, and Advocacy
June 13, 2023

Coming out is a massive decision for any young person. It is an anxiety-filled opportunity to be vulnerable with your…

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The Corps
Creating and Maintaining Positive Mentor-Mentee Relationships

Why I Serve and What My Day Looks Like When my alarm goes off at 5:45 each morning, I think…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members with students at school
Benefits & Resources
Las cinco preguntas principales que tienes sobre el servicio Â鶹ÊÓƵ, respondidas
June 9, 2023

Ines Brookens, una alumna y consejera de servicio de Â鶹ÊÓƵ, respondió a las cinco preguntas principales que ustedes tuvieron…

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Our Alumni
The Segal Education Award: What Is It and How Can I Use It?
June 7, 2023

As graduation season approaches and Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After Â鶹ÊÓƵ (LACY) plans, many…

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The Corps
Consistency Really is Key
May 24, 2023

My name is Rebecca Begemann, and I am a Second Year AmeriCorps member serving at Brighton High School in Boston,…

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The Corps
Why I Serve
May 2, 2023

I have loved community service and volunteer work for as long as I can remember, from packing bags of food…

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The Corps
4 Reasons to Join Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock

1. Give Back to Your Community. Joining Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a wonderful avenue to give back to the community. Do…

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The Corps
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
May 1, 2023

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit welcomed creative genius and novelist Andre Ebron to present on Imposter Syndrome to our AmeriCorps members and…

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The Corps
Fashion Revolution Week: The Importance of Ethical Fashion and Self-Expression Among Middle Schoolers
April 25, 2023

Fashion is an essential avenue for self-expression. This past month I asked my students how they express themselves with their…

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Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ 101: Math Interventions and Tutoring
April 14, 2023

This blog was updated in January 2024 to reflect the School District of Philadelphia’s changing math curriculum. In this ongoing…

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Our Community
Passionate Journeys: Exploring AmeriCorps Members’ Interests Outside of Service
March 30, 2023

As a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps member, it’s easy to get consumed in the day-to-day of service. Having hobbies…

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The Corps
More Than a Thank You
March 29, 2023

March brings about a sense of change and newness, but for Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, March remains the same every…

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