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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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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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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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The Corps
Why I Serve – Alex Reed
November 12, 2024

Our incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor students for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…

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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 Alumni
Our Alumni
August 23, 2024

Service impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three Â鶹ÊÓƵ Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…

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Our Impact
Thank You AmeriCorps Members!
March 26, 2024

March is AmeriCorps Appreciation Month! We decided to partner with our school community to say thank you to our AmeriCorps…

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Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Seattle / King County’s Plan to Support Students’ Pandemic Rebound & Strengthen the AmeriCorps Experience
February 1, 2023

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Seattle/King County’s plan to support students’ pandemic rebound and how they will strengthen the AmeriCorps experience.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Seattle AmeriCorps member posing with Pitchbook Data volunteers for the Civic Engagement Service Day on September 6, 2022
Our Community
From Digital To Physical
September 21, 2022

What does it mean to “do service” in a world no longer bound by ones and zeroes? Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps…

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AmeriCorps members kick off a Â鶹ÊÓƵ event inside a large sports stadium
Our Community
Meet Â鶹ÊÓƵ Seattle Executive Director Tarra Mitchell
February 2, 2022

Tarra Mitchell joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ Seattle/King County as our new Executive Director this week. Learn more about her own educational…

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Benefits & Resources
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Partners with Hulu for A Virtual Career Week Event
August 13, 2020

From August 3rd-7th, Â鶹ÊÓƵ partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This…

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Our Impact
Getting to the green
October 23, 2019

As an AmeriCorps member, my success in supporting our students academically and behaviorally rests in my ability to establish a…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners