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.
A Baton Rouge program is working to set students on a path to success by providing academic support and creating…
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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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In Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year….
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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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.
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Advice from Â鶹ÊÓƵ Baton Rouge AmeriCorps member Marquis Robinson.
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Our Impact Managers work alongside our AmeriCorps members every day. Here’s there advice for a strong year of service!
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Baton Rouge students solving math problems
Read the storyWhen 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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We can meet students where they are by putting the theories surrounding social-emotional learning into practice, particularly by building lasting…
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