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
Alumni Profile: Spotlight on Derrick Rainey
June 13, 2024
Derrick Rainey wears many hats. He’s the current mayor of Wrightsville, Arkansas; a youth pastor; the small business coordinator for…
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Our Alumni
ALUMNI PROFILE: Why Stefanie Vestal Always Puts Service Above Self
July 6, 2023
Written By Jewels Dabdub, AmeriCorps Member Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Member. Senior Corps Member. Alumni Board Member. Impact Manager. Classroom…
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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alum Madhov Shroff: Navigating Uncertainty and Championing Opportunity
June 8, 2023
People often talk about your 20s as one of the best times of your life. As a 25-year-old, I am…
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Our Alumni
How a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Recruiter Changed My Life
February 27, 2023
After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, I was unsure of what I wanted to do. I ended…
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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock Announces Two New Managers
January 27, 2023
Hires Include Former AmeriCorps Member and Local Educator LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 3, 2023) – Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock…
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