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Our stories

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

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The Benefits of Social Emotional Learning
August 17, 2021

By Kate Seltzer, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston AmeriCorps member ’21 “You are my other me. When I do harm to you,…

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AmeriCorps member Samantha Richard poses in the classroom with a book she plans to read to her first grade students.
The Corps
5 Things I Wish I Knew
August 3, 2021

Each year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members and alumni in school
Our Alumni
Meet educator and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Bianca Lynch (Washington D.C. ’03)
July 23, 2021

“The structure of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…

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Dre Thomas Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Smile on me
Our Alumni
Celebrating Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum and nonprofit founder Dre Thomas
July 13, 2021

Learn more about Dre Thomas, a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…

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Our Alumni
Preparation for the First Annual Alumni Service Event and Reunion
July 5, 2021

  This past year we wanted to engage with Team Care Force and staff alumni, so our team put together…

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Our Impact
Making Service to Students Possible
June 25, 2021

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando is grateful to Heart of Florida United Way for their continued investment and partnership in our work…

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The Corps
Celebrating the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ LA AmeriCorps Class of 2021
June 17, 2021

Earlier this month we graduated our 2020-2021 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles AmeriCorps class, marking the end of our 14th year of service in Los…

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Our Alumni
Continuing with Service Beyond Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ!
April 2, 2021

In honor of AmeriCorps month, we caught up with 6 of our alumni who have continued with national service beyond…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Gamble, Chief Service Officer of the City of Philadelphia
March 26, 2021

Left: Amanda Gamble during her time serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia in 2011-2012.  Right: Amanda with Mayor Jim Kenney and…

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Education
The value of social breaktime activities
March 23, 2021

A holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia AmeriCorps member appreciation
The Corps
Celebrating our remarkable AmeriCorps
March 8, 2021

Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.

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Former Care Force ACM Carlos Corona with mask on
Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Carlos Corona
March 1, 2021

On Thursday October 22, 2020 my fellow teammates Karli Swensen, Avery Brick and I interviewed Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Sacramento (’12-13′) and…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners