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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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From Our Heart to Yours: Why Your Support Means Everything
January 28, 2025

I’ve been sitting with some powerful insights about our nonprofit community in San Antonio, and I wanted to share them…

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Student Success Coach, Maya Hirano headshot in Â鶹ÊÓƵ uniform (red jacket)
The Corps
Why I Serve – Maya Hirano
December 18, 2024

Choosing to mentor and tutor students is no easy job, but it is an incredibly important one. Many educational systems…

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The Corps
A Day in the Life of Our AmeriCorps – Laura Giaquinto
December 17, 2024

Our AmeriCorps members are incredible leaders within their school communities. Each day they make an impact on their students, partner…

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Our Alumni
From AmeriCorps member to educator: Get to know Â鶹ÊÓƵ LA alum Hayden Parsley
December 9, 2024

Hayden Parsley, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles AmeriCorps class of ’24, is a recent graduate of Â鶹ÊÓƵ but is already…

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The Corps
A Day in the Life of Our AmeriCorps – Barnabas Lee
November 19, 2024

Service looks different for each AmeriCorps member, depending on where they serve and what part of the school year they…

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Press Release
Â鶹ÊÓƵ DC and LIFT-DC Receive $1.5M Health Equity Fund Grant for Collaboration
November 18, 2024

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Washington DC is pleased to announce its recent award from the Health Equity Fund, a component fund of…

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Day in the Life - Michael McKinnon, Civic Engagement Team Leader. Portrait photo of Michael
The Corps
A Day in the Life of Our AmeriCorps – Michael McKinnon
October 29, 2024

Catch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…

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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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Our Community
AmeriCorps Members in the Bay Area Gain Valuable Community Insights
August 30, 2024

In August, our AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) embarked upon a learning experience from key communities who are deeply rooted in the…

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Our Community
Back To School Message From Â鶹ÊÓƵ LA Executive Director, Dr. Sandra Cano
August 21, 2024

Dear Champions of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles,  Across Los Angeles schools, a sense of excitement, anticipation, and yes, perhaps some…

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Press Release
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Dallas Board Chair Transition: A Continuation of Visionary Leadership
August 5, 2024

Exciting news as we celebrate Â鶹ÊÓƵ Dallas’s 10-year anniversary! After four impactful years as Board Chair, Ken Barth, Chief…

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Our Community
Meet Ashwini, New Impact Manager for Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Jose/Silicon Valley
July 31, 2024

Ashwini has over 7 years of experience in the education non-profit sector, where she designed and facilitated curriculums and learning…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners