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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we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
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Discovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you’ll…
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October was LGBTQIA+ history month. It’s a great time to do some reflection and look at how far we have…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ impact manager and alum collects and shares advice from senior AmeriCorps members for future corp members.
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Seabron Stewart served when he was 18 years old, immediately following high school. Here, he shares his experience as the…
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Learn more about the Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.
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