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.
![BCM team at Success Prep](/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Success-team-photo-1-12.08.23-585x332.jpg)
The Corps
Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Ramirez
December 12, 2023
Meet Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans alum Jessica Ramirez! Jessica served as an AmeriCorps member at the Baptist Community Ministries team…
Read the story![AmeriCorps member Samantha Richard poses in the classroom with a book she plans to read to her first grade students.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CYNO_ACMSamantha-Richard_8.3.21-Content-585x332.jpg)
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…
Read the story![An AmeriCorps member in her red jacket smiles and holds a sign that displays her name Ms. Rogers and also says Future Teacher. She is standing on the front lawn of ARISE Academy](/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_3068-480x332.jpg)
Our Alumni
Celebrating Future Teachers of America Day!
November 20, 2020
Today Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans celebrates Future Teachers of America Day! Every year, 20% of our AmeriCorps members become teachers…
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Benefits & Resources
Top 4 tips to know before applying to Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans
May 22, 2019
New Orleans is known as a city of revelry and festivals and as a resilient and diverse community. You can…
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