Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Thinking about college after Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio hosted our Breakfast for Champions Event presented by Valero on Thursday, November 11th. The event was the…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
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Hundreds of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members decide to become teachers after their year of service. We are doing more to…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…
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Teachers and students know what they need this year—let’s listen to their feedback and insights to help guide our work…
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Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. Here…
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Our school partners are clear: they want flexibility; academic and social-emotional support for their students; and help creating positive learning…
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By Kate Seltzer, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston AmeriCorps member ’21 “You are my other me. When I do harm to you,…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando is grateful to Heart of Florida United Way for their continued investment and partnership in our work…
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Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…
Read the storyExperience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…
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