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 Alumni
#cyhead2toe: Alums reflect on a decade of service
February 6, 2020
we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
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Benefits & Resources
Bites on a budget during your service year
August 20, 2019
Discovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you’ll…
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Benefits & Resources
Advice for making the most of your Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience
July 9, 2018
Â鶹ÊÓƵ impact manager and alum collects and shares advice from senior AmeriCorps members for future corp members.
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Benefits & Resources
Joining Â鶹ÊÓƵ out of high school
June 28, 2018
Seabron Stewart served when he was 18 years old, immediately following high school. Here, he shares his experience as the…
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