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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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The Corps
Why I served and continue to serve
March 31, 2020

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville AmeriCorps member Ray Van Allen chose to serve to spend time after college and before graduate school…

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Business as Unusual? Yes, Please!

From the desk of Dr. Catherine Cushinberry: Many of us were thrown for a loop a few weeks ago when…

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AmeriCorps member spotlight: J’Ana Adkins

Due to COVID-19, Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio’s annual Ripples of Hope dinner, planned for April 1, 2020, was canceled. While…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
March 30, 2020

Originally posted March 30, 2020: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston’s work looks and feels much different today than it did a few weeks ago….

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio’s Response to COVID-19
March 26, 2020

As part of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community, we wanted to reach out to provide an update on the impacts of…

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CSX with Operation Gratitude (Cincinnati, OH) 2019
March 24, 2020

Wednesday, October 2: Travel Day It was a nice, fall day in Boston when five of my teammates and I…

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The Corps
Update: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville’s response to Covid-19
March 18, 2020

The safety and well-being of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, staff, partners and broader communities we serve is always…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee AmeriCorps member
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Julia’s belief in the power of young people
March 13, 2020

Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member Julia Steen’s belief in the power of young people was fueled by her students’ constant curiosity…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee AmeriCorps member working one-one-one with a student.
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Rufus King International Middle School Hosts Third Annual Whole School Data Chats
March 9, 2020

It is the beginning of the second semester for our students here at Rufus King International Middle School. Grades for…

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The Corps
“Â鶹ÊÓƵ” of the Rat: A Journey in Self-Growth

In Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year….

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Creating a Culture of Kindness
March 6, 2020

In partnership with schools and teachers, our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…

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Service spotlight: Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Faxon Elementary
March 2, 2020

As a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service to others, Â鶹ÊÓƵ considers Martin Luther King,…

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