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.
Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.
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A battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…
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Learn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
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It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…
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There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
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One of the benefits of serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
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When working on your Â鶹ÊÓƵ application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
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Learn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…
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Ranked as the seventh-best city for young professionals, it’s no surprise that all the cool kids love Columbus, Ohio. Between…
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Tutoring and teamwork are two key components to Â鶹ÊÓƵ. As a Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member, we serve as tutors…
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According to a new report by Attendance Works, 15% of all U.S. students — one out of seven — are…
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