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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My two years at Â鶹ÊÓƵ have looked very different at a glance. Although my days now consist of prepping…
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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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of diverse and equity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique…
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Recently, we had a chance to catch up with Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Hampshire alumna Hope Bowen (‘23 & ’24), who…
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Before you begin your Â鶹ÊÓƵ application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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Thinking about applying to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
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Choosing to mentor and tutor students is no easy job, but it is an incredibly important one. Many educational systems…
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Our AmeriCorps members are incredible leaders within their school communities. Each day they make an impact on their students, partner…
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Team Care Force is a side of Â鶹ÊÓƵ that most first-year corps members have little, if any, exposure to…
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Congratulations on starting your Â鶹ÊÓƵ journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…
Read the storyNovember 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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