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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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A personal reflection celebrating Latinx Heritage Month
September 19, 2022

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City’s Shelby Voigt shares a personal reflection in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month.

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Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ brings CommunityAmerica, Chiefs and Royals together to recognize school nurses during the surge
February 2, 2022

  These are challenging times for all that are working in schools. Re-engaging students after a year of virtual learning…

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Our Community
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City is Super Bowl LVI Bound
January 31, 2022

Sunday, Feb. 13, SoFi Stadium will be packed and full of excitement with Super Bowl LVI underway. Attending the Super…

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Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Builds Relationships for Life
November 10, 2021

When I joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…

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Benefits & Resources
Thinking about a year of service in Kansas City? Here’s what recruiters think you should know.
April 2, 2021

Experience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…

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Benefits & Resources
#CYKCPerks – 6 benefits unique to Kansas City
July 17, 2019

Serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ as an AmeriCorps member has countless benefits. In Kansas City, we’ve expanded on our national benefits…

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New Board member Lily Maxwell receives her Â鶹ÊÓƵ red jacket at the corps Graduation ceremony
Benefits & Resources
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City welcomes new board members
June 27, 2019

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City announces the departure of founding Board Member, Brent Stewart, President & CEO of United Way, and…

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