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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You may not have heard a whole lot about Buffalo, New York, but it’s the second biggest city in the…
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What does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
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I’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago. I…
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This blog is based on an AmeriCorps member training guide sponsored by Colgate, which in 2022 awarded Â鶹ÊÓƵ the…
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A Â鶹ÊÓƵ staff member shares how she uses baking to connect, tell stories and work through life’s toughest moments…
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Anthony Lawrence is an impact manager for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Kansas City, guiding and supporting a team of Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps…
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