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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 Impact
Baton Rouge organization making positive impacts with focus on academic success
November 30, 2020

A Baton Rouge program is working to set students on a path to success by providing academic support and creating…

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The Corps
Three amazing ways to support AmeriCorps members
March 31, 2020

Consider serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Baton Rouge! Here are three ways they work to support AmeriCorps members through their year…

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The Corps
“Â鶹ÊÓƵ” of the Rat: A Journey in Self-Growth
March 9, 2020

In Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year….

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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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The Corps
5 things AmeriCorps members should expect from Â鶹ÊÓƵ
February 22, 2019

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience

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The Corps
5 things I wish I knew at the start of service
February 1, 2019

Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.

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The Corps
10 things incoming AmeriCorps members should know!
August 20, 2018

Advice from Â鶹ÊÓƵ Baton Rouge AmeriCorps member Marquis Robinson.

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city year americorps member talking with a high school student as they stand in front of lockers in a school hallway
The Corps
Advice to future AmeriCorps members from our Impact Managers
July 13, 2018

Our Impact Managers work alongside our AmeriCorps members every day. Here’s there advice for a strong year of service!

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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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students solving math problems at a white board
The Corps
Lessons I learned from my students
July 2, 2018

Baton Rouge students solving math problems

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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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The Corps
Advice to future AmeriCorps members…from our teachers!
June 2, 2018

When compiling tidbits of advice for incoming Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, we always hear from Â鶹ÊÓƵ staff and alumni…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners