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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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Education
Advancing academic and interpersonal learning through relationships
December 17, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Search Institute have been working together since 2017 to explore how Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members in Columbus,…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members facilitate Hour of Code for students
Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ shares the adventure of coding through Hour of Code
December 10, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…

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Benefits & Resources
Tasty, healthy and inexpensive recipes specially for AmeriCorps
December 3, 2019

Cooking healthy, delicious and affordable meals on a budget is easy. Read on for five great recipes made with AmeriCorps…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo opening day Executive Director
The Corps
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo opening day celebration
October 30, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo kicked off their Opening Day celebration this month in collaboration with sponsors, staff and teachers from five…

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Peace Corps to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps
Our Alumni
Choosing a life of service: from Peace Corps to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

When you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…

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downtown Tulsa skyline
Benefits & Resources
Adventure awaits when you serve in Tulsa
October 23, 2019

While working on her Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, Jessica Butay reached the question: ‘Where would you like to apply to serve?’…

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A Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member stand in a library, looking proudly at the camera. Behind him are students working on homework with another AmeriCorps member
Benefits & Resources
The benefits of a gap year
October 15, 2019

Taking a gap year, whether it’s between high school and college, during your undergraduate years or after college, is a…

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city year americorps member stands and helps two students who are sitting at a table working on schoolwork
Benefits & Resources
How a year in service can propel a masters in public administration
September 24, 2019

Through Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s University Partnership with the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, Walker took advantage of…

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Benefits & Resources
Bites on a budget during your service year
August 20, 2019

Discovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you’ll…

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Nine Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members stand against an iron railing outside a brick school building
Benefits & Resources
Housing expert gives advice for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members
August 13, 2019

In 2013, Ofo Ezeugwu was an undergraduate student atTemple University. He served as vice president of the student body and…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Profile: Andrea Encarnacao Martin
July 31, 2019

“My Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ experience helped confirm for me how powerful active listening can be in building an authentic bond with…

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Education
National service is a ‘force for good’ that deserves bipartisan support
July 18, 2019

Longtime supporters of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and AmeriCorps gathered on Capitol Hill this spring in support of national service programs that…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners