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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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Alumni Spotlight: Theki Chang Catalyzes Impact with Deloitte after Â鶹ÊÓƵ!
April 1, 2025

Theki Change served as an ACM with Â鶹ÊÓƵ from 2022-2023. Theki is now a Solutions Analyst at Deloitte and,…

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Help Us Recruit AmeriCorps Student Success Coaches!
March 19, 2025

Â鶹ÊÓƵ in the Bay Area relies on a deep network of donors, school partners, local governments and community partners…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José Springs into Service, Building Little Libraries in East Palo Alto
February 27, 2025

On February 21st, Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members and community members built fifteen Little Free Libraries to support early childhood literacy….

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Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Tibayan is a Power House of Community Support with SJPL

Jeff Tibayan served as an ACM with Â鶹ÊÓƵ from 2006-2007, and then as a staff member from 2007-2008. Jeff…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ 30th Anniversary Gala Recap & Photo Gallery
November 25, 2024

November 1, 2024; Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley 30th Anniversary at Levi’s Stadium Explore the full photo gallery here! 30th…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley 2023-2024 Impact Report

After a year of significant growth, Â鶹ÊÓƵ looks ahead to a bright future. The 2023/2024 year marks 12 months…

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Our Community
A Powerful Legacy of Commitment and Service: Honoring John & Tashia Morgridge
October 8, 2024

Honoring the Remarkable Commitment of John and Tashia Morgridge to Â鶹ÊÓƵ For more than 30 years, John and Tashia…

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9/11 Day of Service with San José State University

In honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley’s staff and corps participated in…

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Staff Spotlight: Sergio G. Hernandez, M.S.

National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate representation as we work toward a more equitable…

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ACMs Rise to New Heights. Happy Valley Retreat Photo Gallery.
August 30, 2024

In August, Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Jose/Silicon Valley embarked upon a retreat to Happy Valley Conference and Retreat Center in Santa…

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Opportunity
Honoring Pride Month: A Personal Reflection By Virgil Emily, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Silicon Valley
June 27, 2024

  Celebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for Â鶹ÊÓƵ…

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Education
Corps Members Explore the Power of Generative AI on Advancing Education Opportunity

This summer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s…

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