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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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Benefits & Resources
The Data Tells The Story: Cindy Edelman on Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Measurable Results
June 27, 2024

Supporting education is ultimately about improving student outcomes. At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we believe this happens by focusing on each student’s…

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Our Alumni
The Cycle of Opportunity: A Year Commitment That Resonates For A Lifetime
May 22, 2024

When Lisa Owusu first moved to Jacksonville for a year of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ, she never imagined that she…

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Education
We Can’t Do It Alone: A Conversation with Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie
April 24, 2024

Throughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alum, Emily Wasek, poses with her partner teacher at a Duval County Public School.
Our Alumni
Closure to my service year in the form of popcorn chicken
April 28, 2020

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville alum Emily Wasek shares when she knew that she was responsible for great change in her students’…

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Benefits & Resources
Why we love Jacksonville
April 26, 2019

You could be the person who makes a difference in the lives of students. Apply to serve with the dedicated…

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A group of AmeriCorps members walk together along a path in a park.
Benefits & Resources
Self-care during my Â鶹ÊÓƵ
February 8, 2019

Working at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners